Section 47Sec./Art. 47

Prohibited Forms of Election Propaganda. -

(1) It shall be unlawful to make use of, attach, float or display any billboard, tinplate-poster, balloons and the like, of whatever size, shape, form or kind, advertising for or against any candidate or political party;

(2) It shall be unlawful to purchase, manufacture, request or distribute electoral propaganda gadgets such as pens, lighters, fans of whatever nature, flashlights, athletic goods or materials, wallets, bandannas, shirts, hats, matches, cigarettes, and the like, whether of domestic or foreign origin;

(3) It shall be unlawful to print or distribute sample ballots. But a simple list of candidates and the offices for which they are candidates, on newsprint or any other inexpensive paper material of a size not exceeding three inches by eight and one-half inches shall not be considered as a sample ballot;

(4) It shall be unlawful to show or display publicly any advertisement or propaganda for or against any candidate or political party by means of cinematography, audio-visual units or other screen projections except telecasts which may be allowed as hereinafter provided;

(5) It shall be unlawful for any radio broadcasting or television station to sell or give free of charge air time for political campaigns and other political purposes except as authorized under Section forty-nine hereof and the rules and regulations promulgated by the Commission pursuant thereto.

Any prohibited election propaganda gadget or advertisement shall be stopped, confiscated or torn down by the representative of the Commission upon specific authority of the Commission.