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Referendum (Machinery Provisions) Act 1984
130AOfficers not to interfere with etc. ballot‑boxes or ballot papers
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#### 130A Officers not to interfere with etc. ballot‑boxes or ballot papers
An officer commits an offence if:
(a) the officer does an act; and
(b) the act results in the unlawful destruction of, taking of, opening of, or interference with, a ballot‑box or a ballot paper.
Penalty: Imprisonment for 6 months.