§ 126A-10-3.  Threat to obtain political contribution or support.

(a) It is unlawful for any person to coerce (i) an employee subject to this Article or (ii) an applicant for a position subject to this Article to support or contribute to a political candidate, political committee as defined in G.S. 163-278.6, or political party, or to change the party designation of his or her voter registration by explicitly threatening that change in employment status, discipline, or preferential personnel treatment will occur.

(b) Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.

(c) An employee subject to this Article who without probable cause falsely accuses a person of violating this section shall be subject to discipline or change in employment status in accordance with the provisions of G.S. 126A-8-2 and may be subject to criminal penalties for perjury or civil liability for libel, slander, or malicious prosecution.  (2026-40, s. 1.)