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Section 139: Non-sectarian campaign - local government election rules

139.Non-sectarian campaign

(1)A person shall not use a symbol or colour, which has a tribal or religious affiliation or any other sectarian connotation as a basis for that person's candidature for election or in support of that person's campaign.

(2)Under the movement political system, a person shall not use as a basis for his or her candidature or campaign a symbol or colour of a political party or organisation.

(3)Subject to any law, under the multiparty political system, political arty or organisation symbols or colours may be used.

(4)Any person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) commits an offence and is liable, on conviction—

(a)in the case of an offence under subsection (1), to a fine not exceeding forty-eight currency points or imprisonment not exceeding two years, or both; and

(b)in the case of an offence under subsection (2), to a fine not exceeding twenty-four currency points or imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both.

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You cannot use any symbols or colours that suggest a tribe, religion, or sectarian group as part of your candidacy or campaign for local government el...

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