Misconduct of electors and officers -- Penalty.

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  • (1) It is unlawful for an individual to:
    • (a) sign any name other than the individual's own name to any referendum petition;
    • (b) sign a referendum knowing that the individual is not a legal voter;
    • (c) in connection with circulating a referendum petition, represent that a document is an official government document if the individual knows or has reason to know that the document is not an official government document; or
    • (d) knowingly and willfully violate any provision of this part.
  • (2) It is unlawful for an individual to sign the verification for a referendum 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 referendum packet; or
    • (c) one or more individuals whose signatures appear in the referendum packet:
      • (i) is either:
        • (A) not registered to vote in Utah; or
        • (B) does not intend to become registered to vote in Utah; or
      • (ii) appears next to an inaccurate date of signature.
  • (3) An individual who violates this part is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
  • (4) The county attorney or municipal attorney shall prosecute any violation of this section.




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