21-A M.R.S. § 235
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21-A §235. Protection against liability of individuals on basis of information transferred; false information
Official statutory text
1. No individual liability for error by State. If an individual who is ineligible to vote becomes a registered voter pursuant to this subchapter, that individual's registration is deemed to be the fault of the State and not attributable to or the fault of the individual. [PL 2019, c. 409, §6 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 409, §9 (AFF).]
2. Providing false information. Notwithstanding subsection 1 , an individual who knowingly and willfully provides false information under this subchapter is subject to prosecution pursuant to Title 17‑A, section 452 . [PL 2019, c. 409, §6 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 409, §9 (AFF).]
2. Providing false information. Notwithstanding subsection 1 , an individual who knowingly and willfully provides false information under this subchapter is subject to prosecution pursuant to Title 17‑A, section 452 . [PL 2019, c. 409, §6 (NEW); PL 2019, c. 409, §9 (AFF).]
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