North Carolina Statutes
§ 120-8 — Expulsion for corrupt practices in election
If any person elected a member of the General Assembly shall by himself or any other person, directly or indirectly, give, or cause to be given, any money, property, reward or present whatsoever, or give, or cause to be given by himself or another, any treat or entertainment of meat or drink, at any public meeting or collection of the people, to any person for his vote or to influence him in his election, such person shall, on due proof, be expelled from his seat in the General Assembly.
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Legislative History
(1801, c. 580, s. 2, P.R.; R.C., c. 52, s. 24; Code, s. 2846; Rev., s. 4403; C.S., s. 6092.)
Nearby Sections
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§ 120-1
Senators§ 120-10.1
Contesting a seat§ 120-10.10
Jurisdiction§ 120-10.11
Judicial proceedings abated§ 120-10.12
Determination of house not reviewable§ 120-10.13
Bad faith costs assessed§ 120-10.14
Applicability§ 120-10.2
Definitions§ 120-10.3
Initiating a contest§ 120-10.4
Answering a notice of intent§ 120-10.5
Filings and service§ 120-10.6
Discovery§ 120-10.7
Petitions§ 120-10.8
Referral to committee§ 120-10.9
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