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Article 61
 

Prohibitions Regarding Posting and Advertisement:(1)


(5th Article of Law 2234, repealed on 17 May 1979; Rearrangement: 28.12.1993 – 4th Article of Law 3959; Amended by 9th Article of Law 5980 on 8 April 2010.)


Beginning from the start of the election period until the day following election day, it is forbidden for political parties, independent candidates any agencies or organizations or citizens to post, attach or display any materials such as posters, banners or party flags that comprise political posts or advertisements in places other than those designated under this law. In cases of noncompliance such posts and advertisements shall be taken down and the costs collected from the relevant party. The authorization to take action as per the prohibitions under this article shall rest with the civilian administrators from the start of the election period until thirty days prior to election day and with the district electoral boards during the final thirty days up until election day. Municipalities shall be obliged to provide the necessary vehicles, tools and staff upon the demand of the authorized bodies specified in this article to eliminate any situations that violate this article.


From the start of the election period until the day following election day, it is prohibited to post for purposes of political electioneering in advertisement spaces and areas located in air, road, sea or railway system vehicles used for public transport either in the city on inter-city lines. The same provision shall apply in indoor places where passengers board and dismount. The District Electoral Boards shall carry out the necessary oversight through the civilian administrations in order to prevent any violations of the prohibitions specified under this paragraph.


(1) The former heading of this article ‘Prohibition Of Postings on Other Places, Public Polls And Distribution of Gifts was amended by Article 9 of Law 5980 on 8 April 2010 to read as seen in the current heading’