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West Virginia Code Chapter 3. Elections § 3-8-5g. Prohibition on political contributions and expenditures by foreign nationals

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) A foreign national may not, directly or indirectly, make:

(1) A contribution or donation, or an express or implied promise to make a contribution or donation, to a candidate's committee, a political committee, or a political party; or

(2) An independent expenditure or any disbursement for an electioneering communication related to a state or local election.

(b) A person may not solicit, accept, or receive a contribution or donation described in subsection (a) of this section.

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