Part 7Corrupt and illegal practices
General provisions
226APower to issue search warrants in respect of illegal practice (Repealed)
Notes
- Section 226A: repealed, on , by section 12 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2009 (2009 No 1).
Electoral Act 1993
Corrupt and illegal practices - General provisions
226A: Power to issue search warrants in respect of illegal practice
"Authorities can search for evidence of cheating during elections"
A law called the Electoral Act 1993 has a part that lets authorities issue search warrants. This part is about stopping people from doing things they are not allowed to do during elections. You can find more information about the changes made to this law by looking at the Electoral Amendment Act 2009.
This particular part of the law was repealed, which means it is no longer in effect, as of 1 March 2009. The repeal was made by section 12 of the Electoral Amendment Act 2009. This change was part of a bigger update to the electoral laws in New Zealand.
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