California · Elections Code

ELEC §18401: Every person who prints any ballot not in conformity with Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 13100) of Division 13, or who circulates or gives to another any ballot, knowing at the time that the ballo

Misdemeanor

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A person who prints, circulates, or distributes non-conforming ballots knowing they violate ballot requirements is guilty of a misdemeanor.

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Every person who prints any ballot not in conformity with Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 13100) of Division 13, or who circulates or gives to another any ballot, knowing at the time that the ballot does not conform to Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 13100) of Division 13, is guilty of a misdemeanor.

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