Section 1712 - Approval of registration(a) Prohibition.-- A person may not do any of the following:(1) Intentionally alter a party designation without a request from the registered elector.(2) Intentionally fail to make a transmission under section 1328 (relating to approval of registration applications).(b) Penalty.-- A person who violates subsection (a) commits a misdemeanor of the third degree and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $2,500 or to imprisonment for not more than one year, or both.2002, Jan. 31, P.L. 18, No. 3, § 1, effective in 45 days.