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2012 Indiana Code
TITLE 5. STATE AND LOCAL ADMINISTRATION
ARTICLE 8. OFFICERS' IMPEACHMENT, REMOVAL, RESIGNATION, AND DISQUALIFICATION
CHAPTER 3. DISQUALIFICATION BY VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW
IC 5-8-3Chapter 3. Disqualification by Violation of Federal Law
IC 5-8-3-1
Draft dodging; sedition
Sec. 1. A person may not hold an office within Indiana, either by election or appointment, if the person has been convicted of:
(1) evading the Selective Service Act (50 App. U.S.C. 451-473);
(2) engaging in conspiracy or an attempt to defraud the government of the United States;
(3) seditious utterances in violation of the laws of the United States; or
(4) any other crime against the laws of the United States where the sentence imposed exceeded six (6) months.
(Formerly: Acts 1921, c.83, s.1.) As amended by P.L.3-1987, SEC.498; P.L.10-1988, SEC.216.
IC 5-8-3-2
Appointment or election void
Sec. 2. Any appointment or election of any person lacking the qualification described in section 1 of this chapter is absolutely void and the person shall be removed from office under IC 34-17.
(Formerly: Acts 1921, c.83, s.2.) As amended by P.L.25-1986, SEC.25; P.L.3-1993, SEC.245; P.L.1-1998, SEC.69.
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