§ 6409. Publications Reflecting on Character of Candidate

TITLE 1: GOVERNMENT DIVISION 6: ELECTIONS § 6409. Publications Reflecting on Character of Candidate. Every person is guilty of misdemeanor who intentionally writes, prints, posts or distributes, or causes to be written, printed, posted or distributed any circular, pamphlet, letter or poster which is designed or intended to injure or defeat any candidate for nomination or election to any public office by reflecting upon his personal character or political actions, unless there appears upon the circular, pamphlet, letter or poster, in a conspicuous place, either: (a) The name of the chairman and secretary or the names of two (2) officers of the political party or other organization issuing it; or (b) The name and residence of the person responsible therefor. Source: PL 12-18, § 2 (6409).


Source: CNMI Law Revision Commission