Rhode Island § 17-23-2 - Election Offenses
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§ 17-23-2. Election Offenses
R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-23-2
§ 17-23-2. Signature of posters, fliers, and circulars.
No person shall intentionally write, print, post, or distribute, or cause to be written, printed, posted, or distributed, a circular, flier, or poster designed or tending to injure or defeat any candidate for nomination or election to any public office, by criticizing the candidate’s personal character or political action, or designed or tending to aid, injure, or defeat any question submitted to the voters, unless there appears upon the circular, flier, or poster in a conspicuous place the name of the author and either the names of the chairperson and secretary, or of two (2) officers, of the political or other organization issuing the poster, flier, or circular, or of some voter who is responsible for it, with the voter’s name and residence, and the street and numbers, if any.
History of Section.
P.L. 1923, ch. 457, § 2; G.L. 1938, ch. 325, § 2; G.L. 1956, § 17-23-2; P.L. 1958,
ch. 18, § 1; P.L. 1975, ch. 282, § 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 17-23-2
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 17-23-2 cover?
Section 17-23-2 ("Election Offenses") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 17-23-2?
A common citation format is "Rhode Island General Laws § 17-23-2" (Rhode Island). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Rhode Island official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Rhode Island attorney.
How does Rhode Island § 17-23-2 apply to my situation?
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Sources & Verification
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