If any manager or returning officer shall fail or refuse to make return of the votes cast in any election, as required of him, he shall, on conviction, be imprisoned in the State Penitentiary not more than two (2) years, or be fined not more than Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00), or both; or in a county jail not more than one (1) year, or be fined not more than One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or both.
Structure Mississippi Code
§ 97-13-1. Bribery; influencing electors or election officers
§ 97-13-3. Bribery; hiring canvasser to use unlawful means
§ 97-13-5. Ballot boxes; holding election with box unlocked; reading ballot before putting in box
§ 97-13-7. Ballot boxes; unauthorized disposal of box; giving key
§ 97-13-9. Ballots; false entries on voting lists; stuffing; removing, altering, etc.
§ 97-13-13. Ballots; removal before close of polls
§ 97-13-15. Limitations on corporate contributions to political party or candidate
§ 97-13-17. Limitations on corporate contributions to political party or candidate; penalty
§ 97-13-19. Corrupt conduct, etc., by election official
§ 97-13-21. Disturbing election
§ 97-13-23. Failure or refusal to make return of votes cast
§ 97-13-25. Registration; falsely procuring registration
§ 97-13-27. Registration; neglect or misconduct by registrar
§ 97-13-29. Troops of armed men not to be brought near election place
§ 97-13-31. Voting; aid in preparing ballot prohibited
§ 97-13-33. Voting; dishonest decisions by managers concerning qualifications of voters
§ 97-13-36. Multiple voting; penalties
§ 97-13-37. Intimidating, boycotting, etc., elector to procure vote