Ohio Code 3599.15 – Purchase, theft, sale, destruction, or mutilation of petitions
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No person shall purchase, steal, attempt to steal, sell, attempt to sell, or willfully destroy or mutilate any initiative, supplementary, referendum, recall, or nominating petition, or any part of a petition, that is being or has been lawfully circulated; provided that the words “purchase” and “sell” do not apply to persons paying or receiving pay for soliciting signatures to or circulating a petition or petition paper.
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 3599.15
- Person: includes an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, and association. See Ohio Code 1.59
Whoever violates this section is guilty of a felony of the fifth degree.