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Code of Virginia
Title 24.2. Elections
Chapter 10. Election Offenses Generally; Penalties

7/2/2026

§ 24.2-1001.1. Failure or refusal to certify election; civil penalty. (2026 updated section)

In addition to any other penalties provided by law, any member of an electoral board who fails or refuses to certify the results of an election is subject to a civil penalty in an amount not exceeding $1,000. Such civil penalty shall be payable to the Voter Education and Outreach Fund established pursuant to § 24.2-131.

2026, c. 60.