§ 17-22-9. Oath of members and assistants — Penalty for violations.
The members, secretary, and assistants of the state board shall be sworn to the faithful and impartial performance of their duties, and any member, secretary, or assistant who willfully neglects to perform the duties devolved upon him or her by this chapter at the times provided, or who makes any fraudulent count, tabulation, certificate, or statement, or in any way willfully performs his or her duties to defeat the obtaining of a correct count and tabulation of the votes cast, shall be guilty of a felony.
History of Section.P.L. 1901, ch. 825, § 18; G.L. 1909, ch. 19, § 18; G.L. 1923, ch. 18, § 18; P.L. 1930, ch. 1592, § 1; G.L. 1938, ch. 311, § 12; impl. am. P.L. 1941, ch. 1040, § 1; G.L. 1956, § 17-22-8; G.L. 1956, § 17-22-9; P.L. 1958, ch. 18, § 1; P.L. 1978, ch. 201, § 12.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 17-22 - Tabulation and Certification of Returns by State Board
Section 17-22-1. - Commencement and continuance of tabulations.
Section 17-22-2. - Public sessions for counting — Persons permitted within railed space.
Section 17-22-3. - Deputy sheriffs attending sessions — Disturbance of proceedings.
Section 17-22-4. - Investigation of returns of local boards.
Section 17-22-5. - Certificates of election — Statement to secretary of state.
Section 17-22-5.1. - Investigation by board of elections prior to certification.
Section 17-22-5.2. - Certificates of local elections — Statement to secretary of state.
Section 17-22-7. - Books of record of votes — Contents.
Section 17-22-8. - Lists of absentee voters.
Section 17-22-9. - Oath of members and assistants — Penalty for violations.