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Article 171
 

Administrative sanctions

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, if it does not constitute a criminal offence, is punishable by a fine of between ALL 3 000 and 90 000. 

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

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

4. Persons charged by this law with the preparation and approval of voter lists are 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 time limits provided in Part II of this Code, when it does not constitute the abuse of duty according to article 248 of the Criminal Code, is subject to a fine of between ALL 10 000 and 100 000. The fine is issued by the head of the institution, it constitutes an executive title and is executed by the respective finance office.