1. The bodies of the State, the Autonomous Regions and the local councils, other legal persons governed by public law, state-owned companies or semi-public companies and concessionaires of public utilities, concessionaires of state property or public works, as well as their respective representatives as such, cannot intervene directly or indirectly in the electoral campaign, nor practice any acts that favor or hinder one candidature over another or others. They must ensure equal treatment and impartiality in any intervention in electoral procedures.

2. The employees and agents of the entities mentioned in the previous number shall apply strict neutrality towards the different candidatures, as well as towards the several parties, in the exercise of their functions.

3. Representatives of the bodies, employees and agents of the entities mentioned in no. 1 are prohibited from displaying symbols, abbreviations, stickers or other propaganda during the exercise of their functions.

4. The regime outlined in this article is applicable as of publication of the decree appointing the election date.