A person, including a candidate for office, may not give or directly or indirectly promise a gift or reward to secure a vote or a ballot at an election under the Constitution and laws of the State. A person may not keep or allow to be kept a house or other accommodation in the State on an election day where, before the close of the election, the person, at the person’s expense, gratuitously provides alcoholic beverages to voters. A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to: imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both; and any other penalties applicable under the Constitution.