Administrative Offences Code of the Azerbaijan Republic: Articles Related to Political, Social, and Labor Rights
The following articles outline various administrative offenses related to political, social, and labor rights in Azerbaijan.
Violations of Election Campaign Regulations
Article 39: Violation of Regulations and Terms on Holding an Election Campaign or a Campaign in Connection with the Referendum
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Fines for violating regulations and terms: 25-50 manats
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Fines for failing to provide opportunities for registered candidates: 150-200 manats (on officials) and 150-90 manats (on legal entities)
- Destroying or damaging pre-election agitation posters and other similar propaganda materials or preventing a candidate from meeting with the electorate is punishable by a fine of 35-60 manats.
Extension of Deliberately False Information
Article 41: Extension of Deliberately False Information about the Contender
- Fines for extending deliberately false information: 20-55 manats
Violation of Rights of Election Committee Members and Observers
Article 42: Violation of Rights of the Member of the Election Committee (Committee on Conducting a Referendum), Observers, Persons Empowered, Candidates of Authorized Representatives of Political Parties, Referendum Propagation Group, Blocks of Political Parties, Representatives of the Mass Media
- Fines for violating rights: 35-65 manats
Abuse of Official Position
Article 42-1: Abuse of Official Position for the Purpose of Getting Advantage in Elections (Referendum)
- Punishment for abusing official position: Warning or fine of 10-20 manats on officials
Inadequate Provision of Information
Article 42-2: Inadequate, Incomplete and Untimely Provision of Information about Electors
- Punishment for inadequate provision of information: Warning or fine of 10-20 manats on the head of the respective authority
Violation of Voting Rules
Article 42-3: Violation of Rules of Issue and Keeping of Voting Papers, Voting Reports and Certificates
- Fines for violating voting rules: 35-60 manats