Election Law § 17-112 · Title 1. Violations of the Elective Franchise
Soliciting media support
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§ 17-112. Soliciting media support. Any person who solicits from a candidate for an elective office money or other property as a condition or consideration for a supporting article, report or advertisement in any publication or news media in favor of such candidate, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
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