Alabama Code 17-17-47. Assessment of unauthorized fees against candidate
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Attorney's Note
Under the Alabama Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Violation | up to 30 days | up to $200 |
Terms Used In Alabama Code 17-17-47
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
Any person who, as a condition for standing for nomination to any office in a primary election, shall assess or cause to be assessed a fee by any committee or other governing body of any political party in this state in excess of that allowed by law shall be guilty, upon conviction, of a violation.