§ 104.30 Voting system; unlawful possession; tampering.
Overview of Statute
This statute states it is a misdemeanor of the first degree to unlawfully possess a voting system, components of a voting system, or key to a voting system. It is a felony of the third degree to tamper or attempt to tamper with a voting system, or to destroy a voting system, with the intent to interfere with the election process or the results of an election.
Statute
(1) Any unauthorized person who unlawfully has possession of any voting system, components, or key thereof is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
History:
s. 26, ch. 13893, 1929; CGL 1936 Supp. 8202(1); s. 8, ch. 26870, 1951; s. 17, ch. 65-379; s. 52, ch. 71-136; s. 35, ch. 77-175; s. 29, ch. 2001-40.
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- Prohibited Activities
- Voting Technology
1. Definition for Voting System
2. Definition for Person
An individual or a corporation, association, firm, partnership, joint venture, joint stock company, club, organization, estate, trust, business trust, syndicate, or other combination of individuals having collective capacity. The term includes a political party, affiliated party committee, or political committee. Fla. Stat. § 106.011(14).
3. Definition for Election
Any primary election, special primary election, special election, general election, or presidential preference primary election. Fla. Stat. § 97.021(12).
Additional Resources
Further Reading
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Fla. Jur. 2d Elections s 230, Theft, destruction, alteration, or wrongful possession or handling of ballots and election equipment and records