About The Hatch Act - State and Local Employees

The Hatch Act, 5 U.S.C. § 1501 – 1508

Political Activity of Certain State and Local Employees, 5 U.S.C § 1501 – 1508

Definitions, 5 U.S.C § 1501

Influencing Elections, Taking Part in Political Campaigns; Prohibitions; Exceptions, 5 U.S.C § 1502

Nonpartisan Candidacies Permitted, 5 U.S.C § 1503

Investigations; Notice of Hearing, 5 U.S.C § 1504

Hearings; Adjudications; Notice of Determinations, 5 U.S.C § 1505

Orders; Withholding Loans or Grants; Limitations, 5 U.S.C § 1506

Subpoenas and Depositions, 5 U.S.C § 1507

Judicial Review, 5 U.S.C § 1508