E-3.3 - Election Act

Section 564.1 Disposition versions

2011-05-01

564.1. The following are liable to a fine of $5,000 to $20,000 for a first offence and a fine of $10,000 to $30,000 for any subsequent offence within 10 years:

(1)  an elector who falsely declares that a contribution is being made out of the elector’s own property, voluntarily, without compensation and for no consideration, and that it has not and will not be reimbursed in any way;

(2)  a person who, by using threats or coercion or by promising compensation, consideration or a reimbursement, incites an elector to make a contribution.

If a person is convicted of an offence under this section, a judge may, on an application by the prosecutor which is attached to the statement of offence, impose an additional fine equal to twice the amount of the illegal contribution for which the person is convicted, even if the maximum fine under the first paragraph has been imposed on the person.

2010, c. 32, s. 11.