13-35-204. Official misconduct. A person charged with performance of any duty under the provisions of the election laws of this state is guilty of official misconduct and is punishable as provided in 45-7-401 whenever the person:
     (1) knowingly neglects or refuses to perform that duty; or
     (2) knowingly and fraudulently acts, in his official capacity, in contravention or violation of any provision of the election laws.

     History: En. by Sec. 12, Ch. 334, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, .