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Article 171
 

1. A violation of the provisions of this Code by members of the election commissions or by persons charged with duties, according to this Code, when it does not constitute a criminal offence, is punishable by a fine of ALL 3,000 to 90,000.


2. Other violations of the provisions of this Code, when they do not constitute a criminal offence, is punishable by a fine of ALL 1,000 to 2,500.


3. The violation of rules provided for in articles 34 and 41 of this Code, respectively by the secretary of the CEAZ or of the VCC, is punishable by a fine of ALL 30,000 to 60,000 or imprisonment of up to 6 months.


4. Persons charged by this law with the preparation and approval of voter lists shall be subject to criminal liability under article 186 of the Criminal Code when they include in these lists false data or when they leave out voters.


5. The violation of other rules and deadlines specified in Part II of this Code, when it does not constitute an abuse of duty according to article 248 of the Criminal Code, is punishable by a fine of ALL 10,000 to 100,000. The fine shall be imposed by the head of the institution; it constitutes an executive title and is executed by the respective finance office.