Maine Revised Statutes Title 21-A Sec. 159 – Violations and penalties
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1. False statement or false oath. A person who makes a false statement or who takes a false oath before an official concerning the qualifications of any person for registration or enrollment and who does not believe the statement to be true commits a Class D crime.
[PL 1993, c. 473, §7 (AMD); PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF).]
Attorney's Note
Under the Maine Revised Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class D crime | up to 1 year | up to $2,000 |
Terms Used In Maine Revised Statutes Title 21-A Sec. 159
- Municipality: means a city, town or plantation. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 21-A Sec. 1
- Oath: includes an affirmation, when affirmation is allowed. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 1 Sec. 72
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Registrar: means the registrar or deputy registrar of voters of a municipality. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 21-A Sec. 1
- Voting district: means an area set off from another in the same municipality for voting purposes. See Maine Revised Statutes Title 21-A Sec. 1
2. Dual registration. A person who, having registered in one voting district or municipality within this State, or in another state, knowingly registers in another voting district or municipality within this State without revealing that person’s prior registration to the registrar is guilty of a Class D crime.
[RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §38 (COR).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1993, c. 473, §7 (AMD). PL 1993, c. 473, §46 (AFF). RR 2019, c. 2, Pt. B, §38 (COR).