A. D. 1877. Directions as to printing Ballot Paper. Nothing is to be printed on the ballot paper except in accordance with this Schedule. The surname of each candidate, and if there are two or more candidates of the same surname, also the other names of such candidates, shall be printed in large characters, as shown in the form, and the names, addresses, and descriptions, and the number on the back of the paper, shall be printed in small characters. Form of directions for the guidance of the Voter in voting, which shall be printed in conspicuous characters, and placarded outside every Polling Station and in every compartment of every Polling Station. The voter will go into one of the compartments, and, with the pencil provided in the compartment, place a cross on the right-hand side, opposite the name of each candidate for whom he votes, thus X The voter will then fold the ballot paper across so as to conceal the names of the candidates, and the marks upon its face, and the printed numerals on its back, but so as to expose the official mark stamped by the presiding officer or clerk on its back, and leaving the compartment will without showing the front of the paper to any person, show the official mark on the back to the presiding officer, and then, in the presence of the presiding officer, put the paper into the ballot box, and forthwith quit the polling station. If the voter inadvertently spoils a ballot paper, he can return it to the officer, who will, if satisfied of such inadvertence, give him another paper. If the voter votes for more than candidate, or places any mark on the paper by which he may be afterwards identified, his ballot paper will be void, and will not be counted. If the voter takes a ballot paper out of the polling station, or deposits in the ballot box any other paper than the one given him by the officer, he shall, on summary conviction before a Justice of the Peace, be subject to imprisonment for any term not exceeding six months. Note These directions shall be illustrated by examples of the ballot paper. Form of Statutory Declaration of Secrecy. I solemnly promise and declare, that I will not at this election for do anything forbidden by section thirteen of the "Ballot Act, 1877," which has been read to me. Note. The section must be read to the declarant by the person taking the declaration. I, the undersigned, being the presiding officer at the station for the Electoral District of certify that the above declaration, baving been first read to the abovenamed A.B., was signed by him in my presence with his mark, A. D. 1877. on the register A.B., his mark. polling do hereby An Act to prevent Bribery, Treating, and Undue Influence at [27th March, 1871.] A.D. 1871. THEREAS it is advisable to prohibit and, as far as possible, to Preamble. prevent by Legislative enactment, all bribery, treating, and undue influence at elections of members of the Legislature : Be it therefore enacted by the Governor of British Columbia, with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows: 1. The following persons shall be deemed guilty of bribery, and Bribery defined. shall be punishable accordingly: (a.) Every person who shall, directly or indirectly, by himself or by any other person on his behalf, give, lend, or agree to (6.) Every person who shall, directly or indirectly, by himself or alty. A. D. 1871. voter, or to or for any other person, in order to induce such (c.) Every person who shall, directly or indirectly, by himself or (d.) Every person who shall, upon or in consequence of any such (e.) Every person who shall advance, or pay, or cause to be paid, any money to or to the use of any other person, with the intent that such money, or any part thereof, shall be expended in bribery at any election, or who shall knowingly pay or cause to be paid any money to any person, in discharge or repayment of any money wholly or in part expended in bribery at any election. Misdemeanor, pen. And any person so offending shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by fine or imprisonment, and shall also be liable to forfeit the sum of five hundred dollars to any person who shall sue for the same, together with the full costs of suit: Provided, always, that this Act shall not extend, or be construed to extend, to any money paid, or agreed to be paid, for or on account of any legal expenses bonâ fide incurred at or concerning any election. Bribery further de 2. The following persons shall also be deemed guilty of bribery, fined. and shall be punishable accordingly:— (a.) Every voter who shall, before or during any election, directly or indirectly, by himself or by any other person on his behalf, receive, agree, or contract for, any money, gift, loan, or valuable consideration, office, place, or employment, for himself or for any other person, for voting or agreeing to vote, or for refraining, or agreeing to refrain, from voting at any election: (b.) Every person who shall after any election, directly or indirectly, by himself or by any other person on his behalf, receive any money or valuable consideration on account of any person having voted or refrained from voting, or having induced any other person to vote or refrain from voting at any election, A. D. 1871. Misdemeanor, pen And any person so offending shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by fine or imprisonment, and shall also be liable to forfeit the sum of fifty dollars to any person who shall sue for the alty. same, together with full costs of suit. 3. Every candidate at an election who shall corruptly, by himself Treating defined. or by or with any person, or by any other ways or means on his behalf, at any time either before, during, or after any election, directly or indirectly, give or provide, or cause to be given or provided, or shall be accessory to the giving or providing, or shall pay, wholly or in part, any expenses incurred for any meat, drink, entertainment, or provision, to or for any person, in order to be elected or for being elected, or for the purpose of corruptly influencing such person, or any other person, to give or refrain from giving his vote at such election, or on account of such person having voted or refrained from voting, or being about to vote or refrain from voting, at such election, shall be deemed guilty of the offence of treating, and shall forfeit the sum of two hundred and fifty Penalty. dollars to any person who shall sue for the same, with full costs of suit; and every voter who shall corruptly accept or take any such meat, drink, entertainment, or provision, shall be incapable of voting at such election, and his vote if given shall be utterly void and of none effect. 4. Every person who shall, directly or indirectly, by himself or Undue influence deby any other person on his behalf, make use of, or threaten to make fined. use of, any force, violence, or restraint, or inflict or threaten the infliction, by himself or by or through any other person, of any injury, damage, harm, or loss, or in any other manner practise intimidation upon or against any person, in order to induce or compel such person to vote or refrain from voting, or on account of such person having voted or refrained from voting at any election, or who shall by abduction, duress, or any fraudulent device or contrivance, impede, prevent, or otherwise interfere with the free exercise of the franchise of any voter, or shall thereby compel, induce, or prevail upon any voter either to give or refrain from giving his vote at any election, shall be deemed to have committed the offence of undue influence, and shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, Misdemeanor, penpunishable by fine or imprisonment, and shall also be liable to alty. forfeit the sum of two hundred and fifty dollars to any person who shall sue for the same, together with full costs of suit. Candidate paying 5. It shall not be lawful for any candidate, or any one on his behalf, at any election, to pay any money on account of the con- for conveyance of voters to the poll veyance of any voter to the poll, either to the voter himself or any illegal. person on his behalf, nor to pay any money or give any valuable consideration to any voter for or in respect of his travelling expenses A.D. 1871. No cockade, &c., to be given at elections. Penalty. No cockades, &c., to or eight days before. for such purpose; and if any such candidate, or any person on his behalf, shall pay any money on account of the conveyance of any voter to the poll, or in respect of his travelling expenses, such payment shall be deemed to be an illegal payment within the meaning of this Act. 6. No candidate before, during, or after any election shall, in regard to such election, by himself or agent, directly or indirectly, give or provide to or for any person having a vote at such election, or to or for any inhabitant of the electoral district, division, or place for which such election is had, any cockade, ribbon, or other mark of distinction; and every person so giving or providing, shall for every such offence forfeit the sum of ten dollars to such person as shall sue for the same, together with full costs of suit; and all payments made for or on account of any chairing, or any such cockade, ribbon, or mark of distinction as aforesaid, or of any bands of music, flags, or banners, shall be deemed illegal payments within this Act. 7. No candidate or any other person shall furnish or supply any be used at elections cockade, ribbon, or other mark of distinction, with intent that the same should be worn or used within such electoral district on the day of election, or within eight days before such day, or during the continuance of such election, by such person or any other, as a party badge to distinguish the wearer as the supporter of such candidate, or of the political or other opinions entertained or supposed to be entertained by such candidate; nor shall any person use or wear any cockade, ribbon, or other mark of distinction as such badge, within any electoral district on the day of any such election, or within eight days before such day, or during the continuance of such election. Party ensigns, flags, &c., not to be carried during any election, or eight days before. Misdemeanor. 8. No candidate or any other person shall furnish or supply any ensign, standard, or set of colcurs, or any other flag, to or for any person or persons whomsoever, with intent that the same should be carried or used in any electoral district on the day of election, or within eight days before such day, or during the continuance of such election, by such person or any other, as a party flag to distinguish the bearer thereof and those who might follow the same as the supporters of such candidate, or of the political or other opinions entertained or supposed to be entertained by such candidate; nor shall any person for any reason carry or use any such ensign, standard, set of colours, or other flag, as a party flag, within such electoral district on the day of any such election, or within eight days before such day, or during the continuance of such election. 9. Every person offending against any of the provisions of the two next preceding sections shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. |