Strict liability offence — summary conviction

(1) Every person who contravenes subsection 548(1) (removal of posted election documents) is guilty of an offence.

Offences requiring intent — dual procedure

(2) Every person is guilty of an offence who

(a) knowingly contravenes subsection 549(3) (making false declaration in solemn declaration or affidavit) or 549(4) (compelling or inducing false declaration); or

(b) being a candidate, knowingly contravenes section 550 (signing document that limits freedom of action in Parliament).

2000, c. 9, s. 499; 2018, c. 31, s. 345.