Article 470 — Fraudulent Registration.

(1) Whoever: a) causes himself to be entered on an electoral list or register under a false name or title or in a false capacity, or without disclosing an incapacity recognized by law; or b) causes himself to be entered on two or more lists at one and the same time, or improperly accepts or causes to be issued more than one election or voting card; or c) improperly causes third persons, whether living, missing, deceased or fictitious, to be registered, or receives cards in their name, is punishable with simple imprisonment not exceeding one year, or fine not exceeding one thousand Birr. (2) Where the crime specified under sub-article (1) is committed by a candidate, the punishment shall be rigorous imprisonment not exceeding two years, or fine not exceeding ten thousand Birr.