Misconduct of electors and officers -- Penalty.

1. Law
2. Utah Code
3. Election Code
4. Issues Submitted to the Voters
5. Local Initiatives - Procedures
6. Misconduct of electors and officers -- Penalty.

• (1) It is unlawful for any individual to:
  • (a) sign any name other than the individual's own name to any initiative petition;
  • (b) sign an initiative knowing the individual is not a legal voter; or
  • (c) knowingly and willfully violate any provision of this part.

• (2) It is unlawful for any individual to sign the verification for an initiative packet knowing that:
  • (a) the individual does not meet the residency requirements of Section 20A-2-105;
  • (b) the individual has not witnessed the signatures of the individuals whose names appear in the initiative packet; or
  • (c) one or more individuals whose signatures appear in the initiative packet is either:
    • (i) not registered to vote in Utah; or
    • (ii) does not intend to become registered to vote in Utah.

• (3) An individual who violates this part is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

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