Tennessee § 2-19-121 - Candidate bargaining for support.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 2-19-121 — Candidate bargaining for support., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-19-121. Candidate bargaining for support.
It is unlawful for any candidate for nomination or election in any state, county, city or district office, to expend, pay, promise, or loan or become pecuniarily liable in any way for money or other thing of value, either directly or indirectly, or to agree to enter into any contract with any person to vote for or support any particular policy or measure, in consideration of the vote or support, moral or financial, of such person. A violation of this section shall be punished as provided in § 2-19-123 . Acts 1972, ch. 740, § 1; T.C.A., § 2-1921. Attorney General Opinions. T.C.A. § 2-19-121 is constitutional, OAG 07-113 (7/30/07). Prohibition of candidate paying for endorsement, OAG 07-113 (7/30/07).
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee § 2-19-121
What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 2-19-121 cover?
Section 2-19-121 ("Candidate bargaining for support.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. 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 Tennessee § 2-19-121?
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Is this the official text of Tennessee law?
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