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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) It is a violation of this title for any person to make, or for any candidate or political committee to accept from any one person, contributions reportable under RCW 29B.25.100 in the aggregate exceeding fifty thousand dollars for any campaign for statewide office or exceeding five thousand dollars for any other campaign subject to the provisions of this title within 21 days of a general election. This subsection does not apply to:
(a) Contributions made by, or accepted from, a bona fide political party as defined in this title, excluding the county central committee or legislative district committee;
(b) Contributions made to, or received by, a ballot proposition committee; or
(c) Payments received by an incidental committee.
(2) Contributions governed by this section include, but are not limited to, contributions made or received indirectly through a third party or entity whether the contributions are or are not reported to the commission as earmarked contributions under RCW 29B.25.150.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 29B. Campaign Disclosure and Contribution § 29B.40.070. Reportable contributions--Preelection limitations (Effective January 1, 2026) - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-29b-campaign-disclosure-and-contribution/wa-rev-code-29b-40-070/
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