Use of money collected for political purposes is prohibited unless the use is reasonably related to the conduct of election campaigns, or is a noncampaign disbursement as defined in section 10A.01, subdivision 26. The following are permitted expenditures when made for political purposes:
(1) salaries, wages, and fees;
(2) communications, mailing, transportation, and travel;
(3) campaign advertising;
(4) printing;
(5) office and other space and necessary equipment, furnishings, and incidental supplies;
(6) charitable contributions of not more than $100 to any charity organized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code annually, except that the amount contributed is not limited by this clause if the political committee, political fund, party unit, principal campaign committee, or campaign fund of a candidate for political subdivision office that made the contribution dissolves within one year after the contribution is made; and
(7) other expenses, not included in clauses (1) to (6), that are reasonably related to the conduct of election campaigns. In addition, expenditures made for the purpose of providing information to constituents, whether or not related to the conduct of an election, are permitted expenses. Money collected for political purposes and assets of a political committee or political fund may not be converted to personal use.
1988 c 578 art 3 s 12; 1993 c 318 art 2 s 48; 2008 c 295 s 23; 2010 c 327 s 27; 2015 c 73 s 23
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.