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ARTICLE 294
 

Fines for the wrongful possession of election documentation


The following individuals shall be liable to a fine of ten to twenty times the statutory monthly minimum wage:


a) Any person who has official electoral ballot papers in their position without just cause during the campaign or who has a false ballot paper in their possession at any time.


b) Any person who contravenes the obligations stipulated in Articles 184 and 185 of this Act.