Ohio Code 3599.27 – Possession of or tampering with voting machine, automatic tabulating equipment, or marking device prohibited
No unauthorized person shall have in the person’s possession any voting machine that may be owned or leased by any county or any of the parts or the keys thereof. No person shall tamper or attempt to tamper with, deface, impair the use of, destroy, or otherwise injure in any manner any voting machine.
Attorney's Note
Under the Ohio Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Felony of the fifth degree | 6 to 12 months | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Ohio Code 3599.27
- Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59
No unauthorized person shall have in the person’s possession any marking device, automatic tabulating equipment, or any of the parts, appurtenances, or accessories thereof. No person shall tamper or attempt to tamper with, deface, impair the use of, destroy, or otherwise change or injure in any manner any marking device, automatic tabulating equipment, or any appurtenances or accessories thereof.
Whoever violates this section is guilty of a felony of the fifth degree.