Source: https://www.fec.gov/regulations/111-43/2018-annual-111
Timestamp: 2019-04-23 00:50:45+00:00

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§ 111.1 Scope (52 U.S.C. 30109).
§ 111.2 Computation of time.
§ 111.3 Initiation of compliance matters (52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(1), (2)).
§ 111.4 Complaints (52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(1)).
§ 111.5 Initial complaint processing; notification (52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(1)).
§ 111.6 Opportunity to demonstrate that no action should be taken on complaint-generated matters (52 U.S.C. 30109 (a)(1)).
§ 111.7 General Counsel's recommendation on complaint-generated matters (52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(1).
§ 111.8 Internally generated matters; referrals (52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(2)).
§ 111.9 The reason to believe finding; notification (52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(2)).
§ 111.10 Investigation (52 U.S.C. 30109 (a)(2)).
§ 111.11 Written questions under order (52 U.S.C. 30107(a)(1)).
§ 111.12 Subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum; depositions (52 U.S.C. 30107(a)(3), (4)).
§ 111.13 Service of subpoenas, orders and notifications (52 U.S.C. 30107(a)(3), (4)).
§ 111.14 Witness fees and mileage (52 U.S.C. 30107 (a)(5)).
§ 111.15 Motions to quash or modify a subpoena (52 U.S.C. 30107(a)(3), (4)).
§ 111.16 The probable cause to believe recommendation; briefing procedures (52 U.S.C. 30109 (a)(3)).
§ 111.17 The probable cause to believe finding; notification (52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(4)).
§ 111.18 Conciliation (52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(4)).
§ 111.19 Civil proceedings (52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(6)).
§ 111.20 Public disclosure of Commission action (52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(4)).
§ 111.21 Confidentiality (52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(12)).
§ 111.22 Ex parte communications.
§ 111.23 Representation by counsel; notification.
§ 111.24 Civil Penalties (52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(5), (6), (12), 28 U.S.C. 2461 nt.).
§ 111.30 When will subpart B apply?
§ 111.31 Does this subpart replace subpart A of this part for violations of the reporting requirements of 52 U.S.C. 30104(a)?
§ 111.32 How will the Commission notify respondents of a reason to believe finding and a proposed civil money penalty?
§ 111.33 What are the respondent's choices upon receiving the reason to believe finding and the proposed civil money penalty?
§ 111.34 If the respondent decides to pay the civil money penalty and not to challenge the reason to believe finding, what should the respondent do?
§ 111.35 If the respondent decides to challenge the alleged violation or proposed civil money penalty, what should the respondent do?
§ 111.36 Who will review the respondent's written response?
§ 111.37 What will the Commission do once it receives the respondent's written response and the reviewing officer's recommendation?
§ 111.38 Can the respondent appeal the Commission's final determination?
§ 111.39 When must the respondent pay the civil money penalty?
§ 111.40 What happens if the respondent does not pay the civil money penalty pursuant to 11 CFR 111.34 and does not submit a written response to the reason to believe finding pursuant to 11 CFR 111.35?
§ 111.42 Will the enforcement file be made available to the public?
§ 111.43 What are the schedules of penalties?
§ 111.44 What is the schedule of penalties for 48-hour notices that are not filed or are filed late?
§ 111.46 How will the respondent be notified of actions taken by the Commission and the reviewing officer?
§ 111.50 Purpose and scope.
§ 111.51 Debts that are covered.
§ 111.52 Administrative collection of claims.
§ 111.53 Litigation by the Commission.
§ 111.55 Interest, penalties, and administrative costs.
$1-4,999.99 [a] [$34 + ($6 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $333 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$5,000-9,999.99 [$66 + ($6 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $400 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$10,000-24,999.99 [$142 + ($6 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $667 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$25,000-49,999.99 [$283 + ($27 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $1200 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$50,000-74,999.99 [$426 + ($107 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $3828 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$75,000-99,999.99 [$567 + ($142 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $4961 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$100,000-149,999.99 [$850 + ($178 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $6380 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$150,000-199,999.99 [$1135 + ($212 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $7797 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$200,000-249,999.99 [$1417 + ($248 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $9214 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$250,000-349,999.99 [$2127 + ($283 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $11,341 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$350,000-449,999.99 [$2836 + ($283 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $12,758 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$450,000-549,999.99 [$3544 + ($283 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $13,466 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$550,000-649,999.99 [$4253 + ($283 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $14,177 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$650,000-749,999.99 [$4961 + ($283 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $14,885 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$750,000-849,999.99 [$5670 + ($283 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $15,594 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$850,000-949,999.99 [$6380 + ($283 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $16,302 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$950,000 or over [$7088 + ($283 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $17,011 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$1-$4,999.99 [a] [$66 + ($13 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $667 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$5,000-$9,999.99 [$134 + ($13 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $800 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$10,000-24,999.99 [$200 + ($13 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $1200 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$25,000-49,999.99 [$426 + ($34 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $1866 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$50,000-74,999.99 [$638 + ($107 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $4253 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$75,000-99,999.99 [$850 + ($142 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $5670 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$100,000-149,999.99 [$1276 + ($178 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $7088 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$150,000-199,999.99 [$1701 + ($212 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $8505 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$200,000-249,999.99 [$2127 + ($248 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $10,633 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$250,000-349,999.99 [$3190 + ($283 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $12,758 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$350,000-449,999.99 [$4253 + ($283 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $14,177 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$450,000-549,999.99 [$5316 + ($283 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $15,594 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$550,000-649,999.99 [$6380 + ($283 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $17,011 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$650,000-749,999.99 [$7442 + ($283 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $18,430 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$750,000-849,999.99 [$8505 + ($283 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $19,846 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$850,000-949,999.99 [$9569 + ($283 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $21,263 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
$950,000 or over [$10,633 + ($283 × Number of days late)] × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)] $22,682 × [1 + (.25 × Number of previous violations)].
c. (c) If the respondent fails to file a required report and the Commission cannot calculate the level of activity under paragraph (d) of this section, then the civil money penalty shall be $7,797.
1. (1) Election Sensitive Reports means third quarter reports due on October 15th before the general election (for all committees required to file this report except committees of candidates who do not participate in that general election); monthly reports due October 20th before the general election (for all committees required to file this report except committees of candidates who do not participate in that general election); and pre-election reports for primary, general, and special elections under 11 CFR 104.5.
i. (i) For an authorized committee, total receipts and disbursements reported in the current two-year election cycle divided by the number of reports filed to date covering the activity in the current two-year election cycle. If the respondent has not filed a report covering activity in the current two-year election cycle, estimated level of activity for an authorized committee means total receipts and disbursements reported in the prior two-year election cycle divided by the number of reports filed covering the activity in the prior two-year election cycle.
A. (A) For an unauthorized committee, estimated level of activity is calculated as follows: [(Total receipts and disbursements reported in the current two-year cycle)—(Transfers received from non-Federal account(s) as reported on Line 18(a) of FEC Form 3X Disbursements for the non-Federal share of operating expenditures attributable to allocated Federal/non-Federal activity as reported on Line 21(a)(ii) of FEC Form 3X)] ÷ Number of reports filed to date covering the activity in the current two-year election cycle.
B. (B) If the unauthorized committee has not filed a report covering activity in the current two-year election cycle, the estimated level of activity is calculated as follows: [(Total receipts and disbursements reported in the prior two-year election cycle)—(Transfers received from non-Federal account(s) as reported on Line 18(a) of FEC Form 3X Disbursements for the non-Federal share of operating expenditures attributable to allocated Federal/non-Federal activity as reported on Line 21(a)(ii) of FEC Form 3X)] ÷ Number of reports filed covering the activity in the prior two-year election cycle.
i. (i) For an authorized committee, the total amount of receipts and disbursements for the period covered by the late report. If the report is not filed, the level of activity is the estimated level of activity as set forth in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this section.
ii. (ii) For an unauthorized committee, the total amount of receipts and disbursements for the period covered by the late report minus the total of: Transfers received from non-Federal account(s) as reported on Line 18(a) of FEC Form 3X and disbursements for the non-Federal share of operating expenditures attributable to allocated Federal/non-Federal activity as reported on Line 21(a)(ii) of FEC Form 3X for the period covered by the late report. If the report is not filed, the level of activity is the estimated level of activity as set forth in paragraph (d)(2)(ii) of this section.
4. (4) Number of previous violations means all prior final civil money penalties assessed under this subpart during the current two-year election cycle and the prior two-year election cycle.
1. (1) Reports that are not election sensitive reports are considered to be filed late if they are filed after their due dates but within thirty (30) days of their due dates. These reports are considered to be not filed if they are filed after thirty (30) days of their due dates or not filed at all.
2. (2) Election sensitive reports are considered to be filed late if they are filed after their due dates but prior to four (4) days before the primary election for pre-primary reports, prior to four (4) days before the special election for pre-special election reports, or prior to four (4) days before the general election for all other election sensitive reports. These reports are considered to be not filed if they are not filed prior to four (4) days before the primary election for pre-primary reports, prior to four (4) days before the special election for pre-special election reports or prior to four (4) days before the general election for all other election sensitive reports.
The civil money penalty for a respondent who does not have any previous violations will not exceed the level of activity in the report.
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