Utah Code 20A-5-703. Neglect or refusal to deliver ballots or returns
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| (1) | It is unlawful for any person or officer who has undertaken to deliver official ballots or election returns to any voting precinct or to any poll worker or election officer to neglect, refuse, or fail to do so. |
| Class | Prison | Fine |
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| class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Utah Code 20A-5-703
- Election: means a regular general election, a municipal general election, a statewide special election, a local special election, a regular primary election, a municipal primary election, and a special district election. See Utah Code 20A-1-102
- Election officer: means :
(a) the lieutenant governor, for all statewide ballots and elections; (b) the county clerk for: (i) a county ballot and election; and (ii) a ballot and election as a provider election officer as provided in Section 20A-5-400. See Utah Code 20A-1-102 - Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Poll worker: includes election judges. See Utah Code 20A-1-102
- Voting precinct: means the smallest geographical voting unit, established under 3. See Utah Code 20A-1-102
(2) Any person who violates this subsection is guilty of a class A misdemeanor and shall be imprisoned for not less than six months, and fined not less than $250. Amended by Chapter 75, 2007 General Session