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4. Collection of signatures
 

(1) With the exception mentioned in subsection (2), signatures may be collected anywhere without harassing the electors.


(2) No signature shall be collected


a) during working hours, at the workplace of the person collecting or providing the signature, or while one or the other is fulfilling his or her obligations to perform work arising from employment or other legal relation concerning performance of work,


b) from persons in service in the Hungarian Armed Forces or in a central administration body at their service post or while they are performing their duty,


c) on means of public transport,


d) in the official premises of state, local governments and minority self-government bodies,


e) on the premises of healthcare providers,


f) in higher education and public education institutions.


(3) Advantages shall not be granted or promised to electors for giving their signature. Electors giving their signature shall not ask for or accept an advantage or a promise of an advantage in return for giving their signature.