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PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor
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Ch. 26
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In subsection (d) of this section, the reference to a violation being "subject
to § 5-106(b). of the Courts Article" is substituted for the former reference
to the violation subjecting the defendant to imprisonment "in the
penitentiary of this State" for clarity and consistency within this article.
See General Revisor's Note to article.
For provisions on intimidating or corrupting a juror, see § 9-305 of this
title.
Defined term: "Person" § 1-101
9-203. BRIBERY OF VOTER
(A) PROHIBITED.
(1) A PERSON, INCLUDING A CANDIDATE FOR OFFICE, MAY NOT GIVE OR
DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY PROMISE A GIFT OR REWARD TO SECURE A VOTE OR A
BALLOT AT AN ELECTION UNDER THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE STATE.
(2) A PERSON MAY NOT KEEP OR ALLOW TO BE KEPT A HOUSE OR OTHER
ACCOMMODATION IN THE STATE ON AN ELECTION DAY WHERE, BEFORE THE CLOSE
OF THE ELECTION, THE PERSON, AT THE PERSON'S EXPENSE, GRATUITOUSLY
PROVIDES ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO VOTERS.
(B) PENALTY.
A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS SECTION IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND
ON CONVICTION IS SUBJECT TO:
(1) IMPRISONMENT NOT EXCEEDING 6 MONTHS OR A FINE NOT
EXCEEDING $500 OR BOTH; AND
(2) ANY OTHER PENALTIES APPLICABLE UNDER THE CONSTITUTION.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This section is new language derived without substantive
change from former Art. 27, § 27.
In subsection (a)(1) of this section, the former limitation "at any time
before or on the day of any election" is deleted as surplusage.
Also in subsection (a)(1) of this section, the former word "bestow" is deleted
as surplusage.
In subsection (a)(2) of this section, the phrase "the State" is substituted for
the former phrase "any part of any district" for brevity.
Also in subsection (a)(2) of this section, the word "on" is substituted for the
former phrase "at any time during the day" for brevity.
Also in subsection (a)(2) of this section, the phrase "alcoholic beverages" is
substituted for the former phrase "intoxicating liquors" for style.
Also in subsection (a)(2) of this section, the former reference to a "tent [or]
booth" is deleted as included in the reference to "other accommodation".
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