# The Scottish Parliament (Elections etc.) Order 1999, Article 51: Penalty for failure as respects return of declarations


Subject to the provisions of article 53 below, if any candidate, nominating officer or election agent fails to comply with the requirements of articles 46 to 49 above he shall be guilty of an illegal practice.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/787/article/51 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/scottish-parliament-elections-etc-order-1999/article-51
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