Section 17-8-42

Comparing ballot with poll list.

Any person who compares the number on the ballot with the poll list shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, on conviction, shall be fined not less than $100.00; but this shall not apply on the trial of any contested elections.

(Code 1907, §6815; Code 1923, §3933; Code 1940, T. 17, §328.)