Effect of election of disqualified person

In force

(1)

If any person by this Act disabled from or declared to be incapable of voting or sitting in Parliament is, nevertheless, elected and returned as a member to serve in Parliament for any electoral district, the person's election and return shall be void to all intents and purposes whatsoever.

(2)

If any person so elected and returned, contrary to the provisions of this Act, sits or votes as an elected member of Parliament the person shall forfeit the sum of one thousand dollars to be recovered by any person who sues for it in the Supreme Court or in any other court of record in the State having competent jurisdiction.

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46 Effect of election of disqualified person