§ 3599.08

publications.
Effective: October 1, 1953
Legislation: House Bill 1 - 100th General Assembly


No owner, editor, writer, or employee of any newspaper, magazine, or other publication of any
description, whether published regularly or irregularly, shall use the columns of any such publication
for the printing of any threats, direct or implied, in the columns of any such publication for the
purpose of controlling or intimidating candidates for public office. Such person shall not directly or
indirectly solicit, receive, or accept any payment, promise, or compensation for influencing or
attempting to influence votes through any printing matter, except through matter inserted in such
publication as "paid advertisement" and so designated.


Whoever violates this section is guilty of a corrupt practice and shall be fined not less than five
hundred nor more than one thousand dollars.




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