Every member of Parliament who sits or votes therein after his or her seat has become vacant by reason of that member having become a public servant or having been appointed as a Returning Officer, knowing that his or her seat is so vacant, shall be liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $400.
Compare: 1956 No 107 s 26; 1990 No 1 s 3(1)
Section 48 heading: amended, on 1 October 2010, by section 12(1) of the Electoral (Administration) Amendment Act 2010 (2010 No 26).
Section 48: amended, on 1 October 2010, by section 12(2) of the Electoral (Administration) Amendment Act 2010 (2010 No 26).