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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) It is unlawful for a foreign national, directly or through an intermediary, to make a disbursement for an electioneering communication, a contribution, or an expenditure, or to make an express or implied promise to make a contribution or an expenditure, in connection with any candidate election.
(2) It is unlawful for a person to solicit, accept, or receive a contribution, expenditure, or disbursement described in subsection (1) from a foreign national.
(3) To the extent that a potential violation of this section also violates 52 U.S.C. 30121 or 11 CFR 110.20, investigation and enforcement of the matter must be referred to the federal election commission. The commissioner or a county attorney may not bring an enforcement action regarding the portion of the matter that also violates 52 U.S.C. 30121 or 11 CFR 110.20.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Montana Title 13. Elections § 13-37-502. Prohibition on foreign national interference in election - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mt/title-13-elections/mt-st-13-37-502/
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