A religious, charitable, or educational organization may not request a candidate or committee to contribute to the organization, to subscribe for the support of a club or organization, to buy tickets to entertainment, or to pay for space in a publication. This section does not apply to:
(1) the solicitation of a business advertisement in periodicals in which the candidate was a regular contributor, before candidacy;
(2) ordinary business advertisements;
(3) regular payments to a religious, charitable, or educational organization, of which the candidate was a member, or to which the candidate was a contributor for more than six months before candidacy; or
(4) ordinary contributions at church services.
History: 1988 c 578 art 3 s 8
NOTE: This section was found unconstitutional in Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life, Inc. v. Kelley, 427 F.3d 1106 (8th Cir. 2005).
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 200 - 212 — Elections
Chapter 211B — Fair Campaign Practices
Section 211B.01 — Definitions.
Section 211B.02 — False Claim Of Support.
Section 211B.03 — Use Of The Term Reelect.
Section 211B.04 — Campaign Material Must Include Disclaimer.
Section 211B.045 — Noncommercial Signs Exemption.
Section 211B.05 — Paid Advertisements In News.
Section 211B.06 — False Political And Campaign Material.
Section 211B.07 — Undue Influence On Voters Prohibited.
Section 211B.08 — Solicitation Of Contributions Prohibited.
Section 211B.09 — Prohibited Public Employee Activities.
Section 211B.10 — Inducing Or Refraining Candidacy; Time Off For Public Office Meetings.
Section 211B.11 — Election Day Prohibitions.
Section 211B.12 — Legal Expenditures.
Section 211B.13 — Bribery, Treating, And Solicitation.
Section 211B.14 — Digest Of Laws.
Section 211B.15 — Corporate Political Contributions.
Section 211B.16 — Prosecution.
Section 211B.17 — Forfeiture Of Nomination Or Office; Circumstances Where Not Forfeited.
Section 211B.18 — Disqualified Candidate Not To Hold Various Positions.
Section 211B.19 — Penalties For Violation.
Section 211B.20 — Denial Of Access By Political Candidates To Multiple Unit Dwellings.
Section 211B.205 — Participation In Public Parades.
Section 211B.21 — Applicability.
Section 211B.32 — Complaints Of Unfair Campaign Practices.
Section 211B.33 — Prima Facie Review.
Section 211B.34 — Probable Cause Hearing.