New Hampshire Revised Statutes 659:40-b – Intimidation of Election Officers
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I. No person shall use or threaten force, violence, or any tactic of coercion or intimidation to knowingly discourage, interfere with, or compel any election officer, as defined in N.H. Rev. Stat. § 652:14, and other appointed individuals assisting at the polling place, such as ballot clerks and greeters, from engaging in or completing duties related to an election.
II. Whoever violates the provisions of this section or who conspires to violate the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a class B felony.
II. Whoever violates the provisions of this section or who conspires to violate the provisions of this section shall be guilty of a class B felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the New Hampshire Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B felony | up to 7 years | up to $4,000 |
Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 659:40-b
- person: may extend and be applied to bodies corporate and politic as well as to individuals. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 21:9