Tennessee § 2-19-113 - Willful or fraudulent violations by officials.
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§ 2-19-113. Willful or fraudulent violations by officials.
Any election official or member of a board or commission holding office under this title who willfully or fraudulently violates any of the provisions of this title made for the protection of elections commits a Class A misdemeanor. Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1913; Acts 1989, ch. 591, § 113; 2001, ch. 465, § 9. Compiler's Notes. Acts 2001, ch. 465, § 1, provided that the act shall be known and may be cited as “The 2000 Presidential Election Debacle Reform Bill of 2001.” Cross-References. Penalty for Class A misdemeanor, § 40-35-111 . Collateral References. Liability of public officer for breach of duty in respect of election or primary election laws. 153 A.L.R. 109 .
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