Political activities of deputy sheriffs.

No deputy sheriff to whom this part applies shall engage in partisan politics or make political contributions nor use or attempt to use any political endorsement or favor in connection with his or her employment as a deputy, nor shall any deputy use or attempt to use any official authority or influence in connection with the vote or political action of any person or for any consideration. Provided, nothing in this part shall be interpreted to prevent any deputy from exercising his or her right to express his or her opinion privately and to cast his or her vote. No deputy shall be demoted or dismissed from his or her position or in any way favored or discriminated against with respect to his or her employment because of his or her political or religious opinions or affiliations.

(Act 1965, No. 586, p. 1095, §5.)