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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The violation of any of the following subsections is a Class E crime.
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.
2. False statements. A person, candidate, treasurer or political action committee may not make a false statement in a report required by this chapter.
3. Contributions in another's name. A person may not knowingly:
A. Make a contribution in the name of another person;
B. Permit the person's name to be used to accomplish a contribution in violation of paragraph A; or
C. Accept a contribution made by one person in the name of another person.
4. Registration; political action committees. A political action committee or ballot question committee required to be registered under section 1052-A may not operate in this State unless it is so registered.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maine Revised Statutes Title 21-A. Elections § 1004. Violations - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/me/title-21-a-elections/me-rev-st-tit-21-a-sect-1004/
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