Section 21-2-563 - Improper signing or alteration of nomination petitions or affidavitsAny person who knowingly and willfully:
(1) Signs any nomination petition without having the qualifications prescribed by this chapter;(2) Sets any false statement opposite the signature on a nomination petition;(3) Signs more nomination petitions than permitted by this chapter;(4) Makes a false statement in any affidavit required by this chapter to be appended to or to accompany a nomination petition;(5) Signs any name not his or her own to any nomination petition; or(6) Materially alters any nomination petition without the consent of the signers shall be guilty of a felony.