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N.Y. Elec. Law § 17-120 — Misconduct in relation to certificate of nomination and official ballot

N.Y. Elec. Law § 17-120

Type: Statute
Source: New York Election Law
Jurisdiction: New York
Current through: Nov 5, 2026 (NY Senate Open Legislation)

§ 17-120. Misconduct in relation to certificate of nomination and official ballot. A person who:

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N.Y. Elec. Law § 17-120 — Misconduct in relation to certificate of nomination and official ballot is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

§ 17-120. Misconduct in relation to certificate of nomination and official ballot. A person who:

1. Falsely makes or makes oath to, or fraudulently defaces or destroys a certificate of nomination or any part thereof; or,

2. Files or receives for filing a certifiate of nomination, knowing that any part thereof was falsely made; or,

3. Suppresses a certificate of nomination which has been duly filed, or any part thereof; or,

4. Forges or falsely makes the official indorsement of any ballot; or,

5. Having charge of official ballots, destroys, conceals or suppresses them, except as provided by the law. is guilty of a felony.