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      What is and is not a solicitation for an SSF

What is and is not a solicitation for an SSF It is important to know when a communication constitutes a solicitation for a separate segregated fund (SSF) in order to know whether the required notices and restricted class requirements have been triggered. What constitutes a solicitation A straightforward request for contributions is a solicitation. However, a communication about the SSF could also constitute a solicitation if it: Publicizes the SSF’s right to accept unsolicited contributions from any lawful contributor;Provides information on how to contribute to the SSF; orEncourages support for the SSF.
 Learn more about the basic rules that apply to all SSF solicitations
 What is not a solicitation In advisory opinions, the Commission has concluded that a communication concerning the SSF is not a solicitation if it: Does not encourage support for the SSF; andDoes not facilitate the making of contributions to the SSF.
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          Who may be solicited for an SSF contributionNotices required on SSF solicitationsCollecting and forwarding contributions: Collecting agentsWritten solicitations for the SSF From the FEC Record Trade association solicitations
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 Continue learning about this topic Corporate PAC solicitations
 Legal citations Advisory opinions AO 2003-14Distribution of apron pins bearing PAC name AO 2000-07Use of corporate websites to provide PAC information and solicit contributions AO 1999-06Annuity allotment program permitting union member retirees to make contributions to SSF AO 1991-03PAC newsletter distributed outside restricted class AO 1988-02FEC reports posted on security exchange's employee bulletin boards AO 1984-55Solicitation of law firm's partners by PAC of a client bank AO 1983-38PAC information article published in company newsletter AO 1982-65PAC information provided in corporation's annual report AO 1979-66Notice in trade association's publications AO 1979-13Solicitation for separate segregated fund


This information is not intended to replace the law or to change its meaning, nor does this information create or confer any rights for or on any person or bind the Federal Election Commission or the public. The reader is encouraged also to consult the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.), Commission regulations (Title 11 of the Code of Federal Regulations), Commission advisory opinions and applicable court decisions.


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