Elec. Code, § 18547 · Article 3. Intimidation of Voters
Elec. Code, § 18547
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) In addition to any other fine or penalty imposed by this article, the court may order any person convicted of violating this article to pay a restitution fine, the amount of which shall be determined by the court and be commensurate with the seriousness of the offense.
(b) The moneys derived from the fine assessed pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be deposited in the Voter Intimidation Restitution Fund, created in Section 18548.
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History
Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 491, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2008.
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