§ A367-25. Prohibition of questions concerning political affiliation.

No question in any examination or application or other proceeding by the Commission or its examiners shall be so framed as to elicit information concerning, nor shall any other attempt be made to ascertain the political opinions or affiliations of any applicant, competitor or eligible, and all disclosures thereof shall be discountenanced by the Commission and its examiners. No discrimination shall be exercised, threatened or promised against or in favor of any applicant, competitor or eligible because of his political opinions or affiliation. Nothing in this section shall prevent proper inquiry as to membership in subversive organizations.