§ 206.66 — Violations; Penalties
Plain-Language Summary
Intentionally damaging or interfering with any part of an electronic voting system is a felony. Violating electronic voting system rules adopted by the Secretary of State or a municipality is a gross misdemeanor. Voting system vendors must post a performance bond.
206.66 VIOLATIONS; PENALTIES.
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Subdivision 1.Injuring voting machines.
An individual who intentionally injures or attempts to injure or render ineffectual any component of an electronic voting system, or who violates any of the provisions of sections 206.55 to 206.90, is guilty of a felony. §
Subd. 2.Violation of law, rules.
An individual who violates any rules adopted by the secretary of state or by the governing body of a municipality where an electronic voting system is used, or who violates any of the provisions of sections 206.55 to 206.90, is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. §
Subd. 3.Performance bond.
A vendor of electronic voting systems or related election services shall furnish the secretary of state with a sufficient bond conditioned on the performance of those machines, systems, or services in accordance with the Minnesota Election Law and any contract or agreement made with an election jurisdiction in Minnesota. The vendor bond required under section 206.57, subdivision 4, may serve as the performance bond required under this subdivision. The secretary of state shall send notice of the receipt or forfeiture of a bond under this subdivision to each official on the user list.
History:
1984 c 447 s 11; 1989 c 291 art 1 s 26; 1997 c 147 s 61
History: History: 1984 c 447 s 11; 1989 c 291 art 1 s 26; 1997 c 147 s 61