1-20-4. Unlawful opening of a ballot box.
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A. Unlawful opening of a ballot box consists of, under color of law or otherwise, opening any ballot box or inspecting or removing the contents thereof without lawful authority, or conspiring with others to have the same done.
B. Whoever commits unlawful opening of a ballot box is guilty of a fourth degree felony, in addition to any other offense provided by law.
History: 1953 Comp., § 3-20-3, enacted by Laws 1969, ch. 240, § 429; 2026, ch. 58, § 7.