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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
An inspector or clerk of an election who intentionally makes, or attempts to make, a false canvass of the ballots cast thereat, or any false statement of the result of a canvass, though not signed by a majority of the inspectors, or any person who induces or attempts to induce any such inspector or clerk to do so, is guilty of a felony.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Election Law - ELN § 17-136. False returns; unlawful acts respecting returns - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/election-law/eln-sect-17-136/
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