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title: O.C.G.A. § 21-2-597. Intentional interference with performance of election duties.
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# O.C.G.A. § 21-2-597. Intentional interference with performance of election duties.

Any person who intentionally interferes with, hinders, or delays or attempts to interfere with, hinder, or delay any other person in the performance of any act or duty authorized or imposed by this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

## History

Code 1933, § 34-1936, enacted by Ga. L. 1964, Ex. Sess., p. 26, § 1; Ga. L. 1998, p. 295, § 1.