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Rhode Island Statute

§ 17-3-8 Failure to issue warrant for election

Code: Chapter 17-3: General Assembly Members

Topics: Election Offenses Responsibilities - Election Officials

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§ 17-6-7 Penalty for violating Sections 17-6-5 and 17-6-6

Code: Chapter 17-6: Secretary of State

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Election Offenses

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§ 17-7-8 Hearings and investigations - Subpoena powers - False swearing

Code: Chapter 17-7: State Board of Elections

Topics: Enforcement Election Security Election Offenses Responsibilities - Election Officials

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§ 17-7-9 Voter fraud - Posting of penalties

Code: Chapter 17-7: State Board of Elections

Topics: Election Offenses Voter Education and Outreach

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§ 17-8-7 Power of boards to administer oaths and subpoena evidence - Self-incrimination - False swearing

Code: Chapter 17-8: Local Canvassing Authorities

Topics: Enforcement Election Security Election Offenses Responsibilities - Election Officials Vote Counting and Canvassing

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§ 17-8-8 General penalty clause

Code: Chapter 17-8: Local Canvassing Authorities

Topics: Election Offenses Vote Counting and Canvassing

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§ 17-9.1-12 False certificates in registration

Code: Chapter 17-9.1: Registration of Voters

Topics: Election Offenses Voter Registration

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§ 17-9.1-20 False affidavits

Code: Chapter 17-9.1: Registration of Voters

Topics: Election Offenses Voter Registration

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§ 17-9.1-22 Tampering with registration records

Code: Chapter 17-9.1: Registration of Voters

Topics: Election Offenses Voter Registration

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§ 17-9.1-29 Penalty for unsubstantiated challenge

Code: Chapter 17-9.1: Registration of Voters

Topics: Election Offenses Voter Registration Voter Challenges

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§ 17-10-4 Defacement of posted lists

Code: Chapter 17-10: Canvassing the Lists of Qualified Electors

Topics: Election Offenses Voter List

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§ 17-10-19 False entry or erasure with intent to change voting rights

Code: Chapter 17-10: Canvassing the Lists of Qualified Electors

Topics: Election Offenses Voter Registration Voter List

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§ 17-10-20 Neglect of duty by public officers

Code: Chapter 17-10: Canvassing the Lists of Qualified Electors

Topics: Election Offenses Responsibilities - Election Officials Voter Registration

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§ 17-18-6 District moderator and clerk

Code: Chapter 17-18: Elective Meetings

Topics: Applicability and Scope of Laws Election Offenses Responsibilities - Election Officials

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§ 17-19-39 Power to open voting equipment

Code: Chapter 17-19: Conduct of Election and Voting Equipment, and Supplies

Topics: Election Security Election Offenses Responsibilities - Election Officials Equipment Security Voting Equipment and Technology

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§ 17-19-41 Violations by public officers

Code: Chapter 17-19: Conduct of Election and Voting Equipment, and Supplies

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses Responsibilities - Election Officials

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§ 17-19-42 Tampering with voting equipment

Code: Chapter 17-19: Conduct of Election and Voting Equipment, and Supplies

Topics: Election Offenses Voting Equipment and Technology

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§ 17-19-43 Tampering with sample ballot

Code: Chapter 17-19: Conduct of Election and Voting Equipment, and Supplies

Topics: Election Offenses Voting Equipment and Technology

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§ 17-19-44 Officer tampering with voting equipment

Code: Chapter 17-19: Conduct of Election and Voting Equipment, and Supplies

Topics: Election Offenses Responsibilities - Election Officials

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§ 17-19-45 Fraudulent election returns

Code: Chapter 17-19: Conduct of Election and Voting Equipment, and Supplies

Topics: Election Offenses Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results

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§ 17-19-46 False instructions as to marking a computer ballot and the operation of optical scan precinct count units

Code: Chapter 17-19: Conduct of Election and Voting Equipment, and Supplies

Topics: Election Offenses Voting Equipment and Technology

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§ 17-19-47 Improper possession of voting equipment keys or duplicates

Code: Chapter 17-19: Conduct of Election and Voting Equipment, and Supplies

Topics: Election Security Election Offenses Voting Equipment and Technology

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§ 17-19-49 Political literature and influence

Code: Chapter 17-19: Conduct of Election and Voting Equipment, and Supplies

Topics: Electioneering Polling Places Election Offenses

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§ 17-19-50 Candidates listing on ballot

Code: Chapter 17-19: Conduct of Election and Voting Equipment, and Supplies

Topics: Contents and Design Election Offenses

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§ 17-20-14.2 Voting from board of canvassers

Code: Chapter 17-20: Mail Ballots

Topics: Election Offenses Accessibility and Voter Assistance Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 17-20-30 Penalty for violations

Code: Chapter 17-20: Mail Ballots

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 17-20-31 Investigation of complaints

Code: Chapter 17-20: Mail Ballots

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses Vote by Mail and Absentee Voting

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§ 17-22-9 Oath of members and assistants - Penalty for violations

Code: Chapter 17-22: Tabulation and Certification of Returns by State Board

Topics: Election Security Election Offenses Responsibilities - Election Officials

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§ 17-23-1 Signature and labeling of advertising in periodicals

Code: Chapter 17-23: Election Offenses

Topics: Electioneering Election Offenses

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§ 17-23-2 Signature of posters, fliers, and circulars

Code: Chapter 17-23: Election Offenses

Topics: Electioneering Election Offenses

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§ 17-23-3 Penalty for advertising violations

Code: Chapter 17-23: Election Offenses

Topics: Electioneering Election Offenses

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§ 17-23-4 Fraudulent or repeat voting

Code: Chapter 17-23: Election Offenses

Topics: Election Offenses Voter Eligibility

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§ 17-23-5 Bribery or intimidation of voters - Immunity of witnesses in bribery trials

Code: Chapter 17-23: Election Offenses

Topics: Election Offenses

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§ 17-23-6 Improper influence by employers

Code: Chapter 17-23: Election Offenses

Topics: Election Offenses

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§ 17-23-7 Protection of names of major parties

Code: Chapter 17-23: Election Offenses

Topics: Political Parties Election Offenses

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§ 17-23-8 Failure to furnish certificate of election

Code: Chapter 17-23: Election Offenses

Topics: Election Offenses Responsibilities - Election Officials Certification and Reporting Results

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§ 17-23-9 Violations as to nomination papers or withdrawals - Protection of party emblems

Code: Chapter 17-23: Election Offenses

Topics: Primary Elections Political Parties Election Offenses

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§ 17-23-10 Violations by public officers generally

Code: Chapter 17-23: Election Offenses

Topics: Election Offenses Qualifications - Election Officials Responsibilities - Election Officials

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§ 17-23-11 Limitation of prosecutions - Payment to complainant

Code: Chapter 17-23: Election Offenses

Topics: Procedures Remedies Causes of Action Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 17-23-12 Qualification of person obtaining signatures

Code: Chapter 17-23: Election Offenses

Topics: Electioneering Election Offenses Qualifications - Election Officials

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§ 17-23-13 Sound equipment

Code: Chapter 17-23: Election Offenses

Topics: Electioneering Polling Places Election Offenses

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§ 17-23-14 Political advertising

Code: Chapter 17-23: Election Offenses

Topics: Electioneering Election Offenses

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§ 17-23-15 Polling or surveying of voter opinion

Code: Chapter 17-23: Election Offenses

Topics: Polling Places Election Offenses

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§ 17-23-16 Guaranteed access in exchange for contributions prohibited

Code: Chapter 17-23: Election Offenses

Topics: Electioneering Polling Places Election Offenses

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§ 17-23-17 Violations with respect to elections

Code: Chapter 17-23: Election Offenses

Topics: Electioneering Election Offenses

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§ 17-23-18 Political advertising from official budgets prohibited

Code: Chapter 17-23: Election Offenses

Topics: Electioneering Election Offenses

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§ 17-23-19 Referenda advertisements

Code: Chapter 17-23: Election Offenses

Topics: Initiatives and Referenda Electioneering Election Offenses

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§ 17-24-3 Powers of court appointee - Hindering performance

Code: Chapter 17-24: Compelling Performance of Election Duties

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 17-25-7.2 Personal use of campaign funds prohibited

Code: Chapter 17-25: Rhode Island Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Reporting

Topics: Candidate Requirements Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Election Offenses

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§ 17-25-12 Prohibited contributions

Code: Chapter 17-25: Rhode Island Campaign Contributions and Expenditures Reporting

Topics: Contribution Limits Campaign Finance Election Offenses

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