16-925. Deceptive mailings; civil
penalty


A. In an attempt to influence the outcome of an election, an individual or
committee shall not deliver or mail any document that falsely purports to be a mailing
authorized, approved, required, sent or reviewed by or that falsely simulates a document
from the government of this state, a county, city or town or any other political
subdivision.


B. An individual or committee that violates this section is liable for a civil
penalty equal to twice the total of the cost of the mailing or five hundred dollars,
whichever is greater. The attorney general, the county attorney, the city or town
attorney or other legal representative of the political subdivision, as appropriate, may
assess the civil penalty.