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Electoral Act 2002
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161 Offence by certain persons
(1) A person employed under section 17 or appointed under section 18 must not contravene a provision of this Act which applies to the person and for which no other penalty is specified.
(2) A person employed under section 17 or appointed under section 18 must comply with a direction given to the person by the Commission.
(3) A person who wilfully contravenes subsection (1) or (2) is guilty of an offence.
(4) A person who negligently contravenes subsection (1) or (2) is guilty of an offence.
Division 2—Enforcement of compulsory voting