Any candidate for State, county, city, borough, incorporated town, township or school district office or for the office of United States Senator or Representative in Congress or any other elective public office who knowingly makes a false statement regarding his eligibility or qualifications for such office in his candidate's affidavit shall, in litigation which results in the removal of the candidate from the ballot, be liable for court costs, including filing fees, attorney fees, investigation fees and similar costs, in an amount up to ten thousand ($10,000) dollars. (1802.1 added Dec. 22, 1987, P.L.423, No.91)
§ 1802.1False Affidavits of Candidates
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