Subdivision 1. Penalty. A candidate who intentionally fails to file a report required by section 211A.02 or a certification required by this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. The treasurer of a committee formed to promote or defeat a ballot question who intentionally fails to file a report required by section 211A.02 or a certification required by this section is guilty of a misdemeanor. Each candidate or treasurer of a committee formed to promote or defeat a ballot question shall certify to the filing officer that all reports required by section 211A.02 have been submitted to the filing officer or that the candidate or committee has not received contributions or made disbursements exceeding $750 in the calendar year. The certification shall be submitted to the filing officer no later than seven days after the general or special election. The secretary of state shall prepare blanks for this certification. An officer who issues a certificate of election to a candidate who has not certified that all reports required by section 211A.02 have been filed is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Subd. 2. Notice of failure to file. If a candidate or committee has filed an initial report, but fails to file a subsequent report on the date it is due, the filing officer shall immediately notify the candidate or committee of the failure to file. If a report is not filed within ten days after the notification is mailed, the filing officer shall file a complaint under section 211B.32.
1988 c 578 art 2 s 5; 1989 c 291 art 1 s 31; 2004 c 277 s 3; 2008 c 244 art 1 s 23; 2010 c 327 s 26
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 200 - 212 — Elections
Chapter 211A — Campaign Financial Reports
Section 211A.01 — Definitions.
Section 211A.02 — Financial Report.
Section 211A.03 — Final Report.
Section 211A.04 — Secretary Of State's Duties.
Section 211A.05 — Failure To File Statement.
Section 211A.06 — Failure To Keep Account; Penalty.
Section 211A.07 — Bills When Rendered And Paid.
Section 211A.08 — Prosecution.
Section 211A.09 — Forfeiture Of Nomination Or Office.
Section 211A.10 — Disqualified Individuals Not To Hold Various Positions.
Section 211A.11 — Penalties For Violations.
Section 211A.12 — Contribution Limits.
Section 211A.13 — Prohibited Transfers.
Section 211A.14 — Contributions And Solicitations During Legislative Session.