159Offences relating to postal ballot papers

159 Offences relating to postal ballot papers (a) engages in conduct that is unlawful; and

Constitutional Convention (Election) Act 2011 78 (b) in engaging in the conduct, intends to induce or persuade another person to apply for a postal ballot paper. (2) A person commits an offence if the person: (a) is not an authorised officer for a division for which a postal ballot paper has been issued; and (b) opens a declaration envelope in which the postal ballot paper has been placed under section 51(4) or (5). (3) A person commits an offence if the person: (a) receives or takes possession of a postal ballot paper; and (b) does so otherwise than in accordance with this Act.