67-6625. VIOLATIONS — CIVIL FINE — MISDEMEANOR PENALTY — PROSECUTION — LIMITATION — VENUE. (1) Any person who violates the provisions of sections 67-6603, 67-6604, 67-6606 through 67-6614A, 67-6617, 67-6619, 67-6620, 67-6621(1), 67-6624, 67-6627 or 67-6628, Idaho Code, shall be liable for a civil fine not to exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250) if an individual, and not more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) if a person other than an individual. The burden of proof for such civil liability shall be met by showing a preponderance of the evidence.
(2) Any person who violates section 67-6605 or 67-6621(2), Idaho Code, and any person who knowingly and willfully violates sections 67-6603 through 67-6614A, 67-6617, 67-6619, 67-6620, 67-6621(1), 67-6624, 67-6627 or 67-6628, Idaho Code, is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, in addition to the fines set forth in subsection (1) of this section, may be imprisoned for not more than six (6) months or be both fined and imprisoned.
(3) The attorney general or the appropriate prosecuting attorney may prosecute any violations of this chapter.
(4) Prosecution for a civil or misdemeanor violation of this chapter must be commenced within two (2) years after the date on which the violation occurred. Prosecution for a felony violation of this chapter must be commenced pursuant to the provisions of section 19-402, Idaho Code.
(5) Venue for prosecution under the provisions of this chapter shall be in the county of residence of the defendant if the defendant is a resident of the state of Idaho, otherwise venue shall be in Ada county.
History:
[67-6625, added Init. Measure 1974, No. 1, sec. 25; am. 1976, ch. 227, sec. 1, p. 812; am. 1977, ch. 169, sec. 1, p. 434; am. 1978, ch. 43, sec. 1, p. 77; am. 1997, ch. 393, sec. 6, p. 1254; am. 2001, ch. 106, sec. 2, p. 350; am. 2005, ch. 254, sec. 3, p. 780; am. 2017, ch. 142, sec. 4, p. 338; am. 2021, ch. 237, sec. 2, p. 727.]
Structure Idaho Code
Title 67 - STATE GOVERNMENT AND STATE AFFAIRS
Chapter 66 - ELECTION CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES — LOBBYISTS
Section 67-6601 - PURPOSE OF CHAPTER.
Section 67-6602 - DEFINITIONS.
Section 67-6603 - APPOINTMENT OF POLITICAL TREASURER.
Section 67-6604 - ACCOUNTS OF POLITICAL TREASURER.
Section 67-6605 - CONTRIBUTIONS OBTAINED BY A POLITICAL COMMITTEE.
Section 67-6606 - EXPENDITURES BY NONBUSINESS ENTITY.
Section 67-6607 - REPORTS OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES BY CANDIDATES AND POLITICAL COMMITTEES.
Section 67-6608 - SPECIAL PROVISION FOR CERTAIN ELECTIONS AND MEASURES.
Section 67-6609 - STATEMENT AS TO NO CONTRIBUTION OR EXPENDITURE.
Section 67-6610 - CONTRIBUTION IN EXCESS OF FIFTY DOLLARS.
Section 67-6610A - LIMITATIONS ON CONTRIBUTIONS.
Section 67-6610B - RETIRING DEBT.
Section 67-6610C - USE OF CONTRIBUTED AMOUNTS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES.
Section 67-6611 - INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES.
Section 67-6612 - DISCLOSURE OF PAYMENTS MADE TO SIGNATURE GATHERERS.
Section 67-6613 - COMMERCIAL REPORTING.
Section 67-6614 - IDENTIFICATION OF SOURCE OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES.
Section 67-6614A - PUBLICATION OR DISTRIBUTION OF POLITICAL STATEMENTS.
Section 67-6615 - INSPECTION BY SECRETARY OF STATE AND COUNTY CLERKS.
Section 67-6616 - EXAMINATION OF STATEMENTS.
Section 67-6617 - REGISTRATION OF LOBBYISTS.
Section 67-6618 - EXEMPTION FROM REGISTRATION.
Section 67-6619 - REPORTING BY LOBBYISTS.
Section 67-6619A - REPORTS BY STATE ENTITIES.
Section 67-6620 - EMPLOYMENT OF UNREGISTERED PERSONS.
Section 67-6621 - DUTIES OF LOBBYISTS.
Section 67-6623 - DUTIES OF SECRETARY OF STATE AND COUNTY CLERKS.
Section 67-6624 - STATEMENTS TO BE CERTIFIED.
Section 67-6625 - VIOLATIONS — CIVIL FINE — MISDEMEANOR PENALTY — PROSECUTION — LIMITATION — VENUE.
Section 67-6625A - LATE FILING OF STATEMENT OR REPORT — FEES.
Section 67-6626 - INJUNCTIONS.
Section 67-6628 - ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS — STATEMENTS.