§ 609. Use of military authority to influence vote of member of Armed Forces
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Whoever, being a commissioned, noncommissioned, warrant, or petty officer of an Armed Force, uses military authority to influence the vote of a member of the Armed Forces or to require a member of the Armed Forces to march to a polling place, or attempts to do so, shall be fined in accordance with this title or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. Nothing in this section shall prohibit free discussion of political issues or candidates for public office.
(Added Pub. L. 99–410, title II, § 202(a), Aug. 28, 1986, 100 Stat. 929.)
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- Pub. L. 99–410, title II, § 202(a)
- 100 Stat. 929
- act June 25, 1948, ch. 645
- 62 Stat. 723
- Pub. L. 92–225, title II, § 204
- 86 Stat. 10
- section 204 of Pub. L. 99–410
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§ 609
Use of military authority to influence vote of member of Armed Forces
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 99–410, title II, § 202(a)
Stat.100 Stat. 929
Actact June 25, 1948, ch. 645
Stat.62 Stat. 723
Pub. L.Pub. L. 92–225, title II, § 204
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