New York § 17-136 False returns; unlawful acts respecting returns

New York Statutes

§ 17-136 — False returns; unlawful acts respecting returns

New York § 17-136

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Title 1Violations of the Elective Franchise

Art. 17Protecting the Elective Franchise

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N.Y. Election § 17-136 (2026).

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  § 17-136. False returns; unlawful acts respecting returns. An\ninspector or clerk of an election who intentionally makes, or attempts\nto make, a false canvass of the ballots cast thereat, or any false\nstatement of the result of a canvass, though not signed by a majority of\nthe inspectors, or any person who induces or attempts to induce any such\ninspector or clerk to do so, is guilty of a felony.\n

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§ 17-136. False returns; unlawful acts respecting returns. An\ninspector or clerk of an election who intentionally makes, or attempts\nto make, a false canvass of the ballots cast thereat, or any false\nstatement of the result of a canvass, though not signed by a majority of\nthe inspectors, or any person who induces or attempts to induce any such\ninspector or clerk to do so, is guilty of a felony.\n