Maine Revised Statutes Title 21-A Sec. 860 – Violation and penalty
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1. Tampering with voting device. Before, during or after an election, a person may not intentionally or knowingly:
A. Tamper with or injure a voting device, ballot or other record or equipment used in the election or interfere with the correct operation of such a device or equipment or the secrecy of voting; or [PL 2003, c. 447, §35 (NEW).]
B. Attempt to interfere with the correct operation of a voting device or equipment or the secrecy of voting. [PL 2003, c. 447, §35 (NEW).]
[PL 2003, c. 447, §35 (NEW).]
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B crime | up to 10 years | up to $20,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 21-A Sec. 860
- may: when used in this Title, is used in a permissive sense to grant authority or permission, but not to create duty, to act in the manner specified by the context. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 21-A Sec. 7
- Voting device: means the voting machine or electronic tabulating system apparatus that the voters use to record their votes on paper ballots or on a tabulating card. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 21-A Sec. 808
2. Penalty. A person who violates subsection 1 commits a Class B crime.
[PL 2003, c. 447, §35 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 473, §40 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF). PL 1995, c. 459, §112 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 447, §35 (RPR).