§1004. Violations
The violation of any of the following subsections is a Class E crime. [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]
1. Contributions and expenditures. A person, candidate, treasurer, political committee or political action committee may not knowingly make or accept any contribution or make any expenditure in violation of this chapter.
[PL 1991, c. 839, §2 (AMD); PL 1991, c. 839, §34 (AFF).]
2. False statements. A person, candidate, treasurer or political action committee may not make a false statement in a report required by this chapter.
[PL 2003, c. 447, §36 (AMD).]
3. Contributions in another's name. A person may not knowingly:
A. Make a contribution in the name of another person; [PL 2003, c. 447, §37 (NEW).]
B. Permit the person's name to be used to accomplish a contribution in violation of paragraph A; or [PL 2003, c. 447, §37 (NEW).]
C. Accept a contribution made by one person in the name of another person. [PL 2003, c. 447, §37 (NEW).]
[PL 2003, c. 447, §37 (RPR).]
4. Registration; political action committees. A political action committee or ballot question committee required to be registered under section 1052-A or 1056-B may not operate in this State unless it is so registered.
[PL 2013, c. 334, §1 (AMD).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 504, §§2,31 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 839, §2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 839, §34 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 447, §§36-38 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 334, §1 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES
Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
21-A §1002. Meetings of commission
21-A §1003. Investigations by commission
21-A §1004-B. Enforcement of penalties assessed by the commission
21-A §1004-C. Enhanced penalties for violations with aggravating circumstances
21-A §1005. Restrictions on commercial use of contributor information