South Carolina Statutes § 7-25-70 Procuring or offering to procure votes by threatsVersion dated Oct. 30, 2024
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Statute Text
It is unlawful for a person, by threats or any other form of intimidation, to procure, offer, or promise to endeavor to procure another to vote for or against any particular candidate in any election. A person who violates the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than one hundred dollars nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than three years, or both.
History
1993 Act No. 184 Section 137, eff January 1, 1994; 1950 (46) 2059; 1952 Code Section 23-656; 1962 Code Section 23-656.