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Election sign thefts under investigation
Kimberley RCMP has received a report of stolen election signs. The signs disappeared from around Kimberley and Marysville last week.
Police would like to remind persons that the removal of election signs is an offence and charges could be pursued. Section 325 of the Canada Elections Act says that no one may interfere with the transmission of a election advertising, such as an election sign.
However, there are a few exceptions. For instance, government agencies may remove signs that do not respect provincial or municipal laws, after informing the person who authorized the posting of the sign that they plan to remove it. Additionally, if the sign is a safety hazard, government agencies may remove it without informing the person who authorized the posting of the sign.
If signs are placed on your property without your permission, the election act doesn’t prevent you from removing them. You can also contact the candidate or registered party and tell them you didn’t request the sign, and ask them to remove it.
Police believe the signs were appropriately placed and are currently investigating the theft. Should you have any information please contact the Kimberley RCMP at 250 427-4811.
Cpl. Chris Newel,
Kimberley RCMP