Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 18 : Section 597


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 597. Expenditures to influence voting

      Whoever makes or offers to make an expenditure to any person,
    either to vote or withhold his vote, or to vote for or against any
    candidate; and
      Whoever solicits, accepts, or receives any such expenditure in
    consideration of his vote or the withholding of his vote - 
      Shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one
    year, or both; and if the violation was willful, shall be fined
    under this title or imprisoned not more than two years, or both.



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