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Local Electoral Act 2001

Offences

131: Penalty for electoral officer, deputy electoral officer, and other electoral officials

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"Breaking election rules can cost officials up to $2,000"

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If you are an electoral officer, deputy electoral officer, or other electoral official, you commit an offence if you do something on purpose or recklessly that goes against this Act or its regulations. You can be fined up to $2,000 if you are found guilty. This applies to any election or poll where you do something wrong and no other penalty is given.

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Part 7Offences

131Penalty for electoral officer, deputy electoral officer, and other electoral officials

  1. Every electoral officer, deputy electoral officer, or other electoral official commits an offence, and is liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $2,000, who is guilty of any intentional or reckless act of commission or omission contrary to the provisions of this Act or regulations made under this Act in respect of any election or poll, and for which no other penalty is imposed by this Act or regulations made under this Act.

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  • 1976 No 144 s 64
Notes
  • Section 131: amended, on , by section 413 of the Criminal Procedure Act 2011 (2011 No 81).