§ 426. Unlawful influence of voters

Cite as: 21 CNCA § 426

Every person who shall by bribery, treats or offers of employment, attempt to influence any voter in giving his vote, or shall use threats to procure any voter to vote contrary to the inclination of such voter, or to deter him from giving his vote, shall be deemed guilty of a crime, and, upon conviction, be fined in a sum of not less than One Hundred Dollars ($100.00), and not more than Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00), or be imprisoned for any time less than one (1) year, and exceeding three (3) months, or both by fine and imprisonment, at the discretion of the Court.

Historical Data

LA 10–90, eff. November 13, 1990.