New York Laws
Title 1 - Violations of the Elective Franchise
17-116 - Removal, Mutilation or Destruction of Election Booths, Supplies, Poll-Lists or Cards of Instruction.

ยง 17-116. Removal, mutilation or destruction of election booths,
supplies, poll-lists or cards of instruction. Any person who:

1. During the election, wilfully defaces or injures a voting booth or
compartment, or wilfully removes or destroys any of the supplies or
other conveniences placed in the voting booths or compartments in
pursuance of law; or,

2. Before the closing of the polls, wilfully defaces or destroys any
list of candidates to be voted for such an election posted in accordance
with the election law; or,

3. During an election, wilfully removes or defaces the cards for the
instruction of voters, posted in accordance with this chapter, is guilty
of a misdemeanor.

Structure New York Laws

New York Laws

ELN - Election

Article 17 - Protecting the Elective Franchise

Title 1 - Violations of the Elective Franchise

17-100 - Definitions.

17-102 - Misdemeanors At, or in Connection With, Primary Elections, Caucuses, Enrollment in Political Parties, Committees, and Conventions.

17-104 - False Registration.

17-106 - Misconduct of Election Officers.

17-108 - False Affidavits; Mutilation, Destruction or Loss of Registry List or Affidavits.

17-110 - Misdemeanors Concerning Police Commissioners or Officers or Members of Any Police Force.

17-112 - Soliciting Media Support.

17-114 - Failure to Furnish Information; False Information.

17-116 - Removal, Mutilation or Destruction of Election Booths, Supplies, Poll-Lists or Cards of Instruction.

17-118 - Refusal to Permit Employees to Attend Election.

17-120 - Misconduct in Relation to Certificate of Nomination and Official Ballot.

17-122 - Misconduct in Relation to Petitions.

17-124 - Failure to Deliver Official Ballots.

17-126 - Misconduct of Election Officers.

17-128 - Violations of Election Law by Public Officer or Employee.

17-130 - Misdemeanor in Relation to Elections.

17-132 - Illegal Voting.

17-134 - Unlawful Use of Pasters.

17-136 - False Returns; Unlawful Acts Respecting Returns.

17-140 - Furnishing Money or Entertainment to Induce Attendance at Polls.

17-142 - Giving Consideration for Franchise.

17-144 - Receiving Consideration for Franchise.

17-146 - Offender a Competent Witness; Witnesses' Immunity.

17-148 - Bribery or Intimidation of Elector in Military Service of United States.

17-150 - Duress and Intimidation of Voters.

17-152 - Conspiracy to Promote or Prevent Election.

17-154 - Pernicious Political Activities.

17-156 - Political Assessments.

17-160 - Procuring Fraudulent Documents in Order to Vote.

17-162 - Judicial Candidates Not to Contribute.

17-164 - Political Contributions by Owners of Polling Places Prohibited.

17-166 - Penalty.

17-168 - Crimes Against the Elective Franchise Not Otherwise Provided For.

17-170 - Destroying or Delaying Election Returns.