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VA Code § 24.2-950.9 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 9.3 - Campaign Finance Disclosure Act of 2006|§ 24.2-950.9. Final report requirement; transfer of surplus funds

A. Any political party committee that, after having filed a statement of organization, disbands or determines it will no longer receive contributions or make expenditures during the calendar year in an aggregate amount exceeding $200 shall so notify the State Board. A final report shall be filed by the committee that sets forth (i) all receipts and disbursements not previously reported, (ii) an accounting of the retirement of all debts, and (iii) the disposition of the committee's surplus funds. This final report shall include a termination statement, signed by the treasurer or other principal officer listed on the statement of organization, that all reporting for the committee is complete and final.B. Amounts received by a political party committee as contributions may be disposed of only by one or any combination of the following: (i) transferring the excess to an affiliated organization of the committee; (ii) returning the excess to a contributor in an amount not to exceed the contributor's original contribution; (iii) donating the excess to any organization described in § 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code; (iv) contributing the excess to one or more candidates or to any political committee that has filed a statement of organization pursuant to this chapter; (v) contributing the excess to any political party committee; and (vi) defraying any ordinary, nonreimbursed expense related to the political party committee. It shall be unlawful for any person to convert any contributed moneys, securities, or like intangible personal property to his personal use or to the use of a member of the "immediate family," as that term is defined in § 30-101, of the committee's treasurer or chief executive.1990, c. 931, § 24.1-258.1; 1993, c. 641, § 24.2-921; 2004, c. 457; 2006, cc. 787, 892; 2009, c. 231.
VA Code § 24.2-951 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 9.3 - Campaign Finance Disclosure Act of 2006|§ 24.2-951. Referendum committee election cycle; political advertisement requirements

A. The referendum committee's election cycle shall be deemed to begin on the date that the referendum committee first organizes for the referendum through December 31 immediately following the referendum.B. The provisions of Chapter 9.5 (§ 24.2-955 et seq.) shall not be applicable to referendum committees subject to the provisions of this article.2003, c. 257, § 24.2-910.1; 2005, c. 745; 2006, cc. 787, 892.
VA Code § 24.2-951.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 9.3 - Campaign Finance Disclosure Act of 2006|§ 24.2-951.1. Statement of organization for a referendum committee

A. Any referendum committee subject to the provisions of this article shall file with the State Board a statement of organization within 10 days after its organization, or if later, within 10 days after the date on which it has information that causes the committee to anticipate it will receive contributions or make expenditures in excess of the pertinent amounts stated in the definition of referendum committee in § 24.2-945.1. Any change in information previously submitted in a statement of organization shall be reported to the State Board within 10 days following the change.B. The statement of organization for a referendum committee shall include:1. The name of the referendum committee and its address in the Commonwealth;2. The names, addresses, and relationships of affiliated or connected organizations;3. The area, scope, or jurisdiction of the committee;4. The name and business address of the treasurer and his residence address in the Commonwealth who shall be deemed the agent of the referendum committee for the purpose of service of process on the referendum committee;5. The name, business address, and position of the custodian of the books and accounts who works under the direction of the treasurer, and the address in the Commonwealth where the books are maintained;6. The subject of the referendum, the date and location of the election, and a statement whether the committee is promoting or opposing the referendum question;7. The designated depository to be used for the receipt and holding of funds and contributions received by the referendum committee, in an account in a financial institution within the Commonwealth; and8. Such other information as shall be required by the State Board except that the account number for the designated depository account shall not be required.2003, c. 257, § 24.2-910.1; 2005, c. 745; 2006, cc. 787, 892.
VA Code § 24.2-951.4 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 9.3 - Campaign Finance Disclosure Act of 2006|§ 24.2-951.4. Filing schedule for referendum committees for referendums to be decided at November elections

A. A referendum committee supporting or opposing a question on the ballot in a November election shall file the prescribed campaign finance reports as follows:1. Not later than July 15 in any year in which the referendum is not on the ballot for the period January 1 through June 30;2. Not later than January 15 in any year in which the referendum is not on the ballot for the period July 1 through December 31;3. In an election year, not later than April 15 for the period January 1 through March 31 and pursuant to subdivisions 4 through 9 of this section;4. Not later than the eighth day before the primary date complete through the thirteenth day before the primary date;5. Not later than July 15 complete through June 30;6. Not later than September 15 complete through August 31;7. Not later than October 15 complete through September 30;8. Not later than the eighth day before the November election date complete through the thirteenth day before the election date;9. Not later than the thirtieth day after the November election date complete through the twenty-third day after the election date; and10. Not later than January 15 following an election year complete through December 31.B. A referendum committee may either (i) file a final report within six months after the referendum is held or (ii) continue as a political action committee more than six months after the referendum is held, provided that the committee submits an amended statement of organization to the State Board redesignating the committee as a political action committee and complies with the requirements for political action committees in Article 4 of this chapter including the reporting schedule set forth in § 24.2-949.6.2003, c. 257, § 24.2-910.1; 2005, c. 745; 2006, cc. 787, 892.
VA Code § 24.2-951.5 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 9.3 - Campaign Finance Disclosure Act of 2006|§ 24.2-951.5. Filing schedule for referendum committees for referendums to be decided at May general elections

A. A referendum committee supporting or opposing a question on the ballot at a May election shall file the prescribed campaign finance reports as follows:1. Not later than the eighth day before the election date complete through the eleventh day before the election date;2. Not later than June 15 of the election year complete through June 10; and3. Not later than July 15 of the election year complete through June 30.B. A referendum committee may either (i) file a final report within six months after the referendum is held or (ii) continue as a political action committee more than six months after the referendum is held, provided that the committee submits an amended statement of organization to the State Board redesignating the committee as a political action committee and complies with the requirements for political action committees in Article 4 of this chapter including the reporting schedule set forth in § 24.2-949.6.2003, c. 257, § 24.2-910.1; 2005, c. 745; 2006, cc. 787, 892.
VA Code § 24.2-951.6 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 9.3 - Campaign Finance Disclosure Act of 2006|§ 24.2-951.6. Filing schedule for referendum committees for referendums to be decided at special elections

A. A referendum committee supporting or opposing a question on the ballot at a special election shall file the prescribed campaign finance reports as follows:1. A report not later than the eighth day before the special election date complete through the eleventh day before that date; and2. A postelection report no later than the thirtieth day after the election.B. A referendum committee may either (i) file a final report within six months after the referendum is held or (ii) continue as a political action committee more than six months after the referendum is held, provided that the committee submits an amended statement of organization to the State Board redesignating the committee as a political action committee and complies with the requirements for political action committees in Article 4 of this chapter including the reporting schedule set forth in § 24.2-949.6.2003, c. 257, § 24.2-910.1; 2005, c. 745; 2006, cc. 787, 892.
VA Code § 24.2-951.7 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 9.3 - Campaign Finance Disclosure Act of 2006|§ 24.2-951.7. Large dollar contribution reporting requirement for referendum committees

In addition to the reports required by §§ 24.2-951.4, 24.2-951.5 and 24.2-951.6, referendum committees shall report any single contribution or loan of $10,000 or more received at any time during the calendar year within three business days of receipt of the contribution or loan.1. The report shall be filed on a "large dollar contribution report" form prescribed by the State Board and shall be filed in writing or electronically in the same manner as the person or committee files its quarterly disclosure reports.2. Any contribution or loan reported pursuant to this section shall also be reported on the next subsequent report required under this article following receipt of the contribution or loan.3. For the purposes of this section, referendum committees shall report as one contribution multiple contributions from a single source that have been subdivided into smaller amounts or given through different bank accounts for the purpose of evading the $10,000 threshold.4. A referendum committee that receives contributions from affiliated organizations shall not be deemed to be receiving contributions from a single source.2003, c. 257, § 24.2-910.1; 2005, c. 745; 2006, cc. 787, 892.
VA Code § 24.2-951.8 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 9.3 - Campaign Finance Disclosure Act of 2006|§ 24.2-951.8. With whom referendum committees file reports; electronic filing requirement

A. Referendum committees required to file statements or reports by this article shall file all reports with the State Board.B. A referendum committee that is required by this chapter to file reports with the State Board, and that accepts contributions or makes expenditures in excess of $10,000 in any calendar year, or that accepted contributions or made expenditures in excess of $10,000 in the previous calendar year, shall file its reports with the State Board by computer or electronic means in accordance with the standards approved by the State Board until such time as the referendum committee files a final report or until subject to the provisions of subsection B of § 24.2-951.1.C. Any referendum committee that has been filing electronically, but does not anticipate accepting contributions or making expenditures in excess of $10,000 in the upcoming calendar year, may sign a waiver, on a form prescribed by the State Board, to exempt the committee from the electronic filing requirement for the calendar year. Such waiver form shall be submitted and received no later than the date the first report is due covering activity for that calendar year.1996, c. 687, § 24.2-914.1; 1997, cc. 364, 392; 1998, c. 416; 1999, c. 864; 2000, cc. 511, 555; 2003, cc. 242, 257, § 24.2-910.1; 2005, c. 745; 2006, cc. 787, 892.
VA Code § 24.2-951.9 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 9.3 - Campaign Finance Disclosure Act of 2006|§ 24.2-951.9. Final report requirement; disbursement of surplus funds

A. Any referendum committee that disbands after having filed a statement of organization shall so notify the State Board. A final report shall be filed by the committee that sets forth (i) all receipts and disbursements not previously reported, (ii) an accounting of the retirement of all debts, and (iii) the disposition of the committee's surplus funds. This final report shall include a termination statement, signed by the treasurer or other principal officer listed on the statement of organization, that all reporting for the committee is complete and final.B. Amounts received by a referendum committee as contributions may be disposed of only by one or any combination of the following: (i) transferring the excess to an affiliated organization of the committee; (ii) returning the excess to a contributor in an amount not to exceed the contributor's original contribution; (iii) donating the excess to any organization described in § 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code; (iv) contributing the excess to one or more candidates or to any political committee that has filed a statement of organization pursuant to this chapter; (v) contributing the excess to any political committee; and (vi) defraying any ordinary, nonreimbursed expense related to the referendum committee. It shall be unlawful for any person to convert any contributed moneys, securities, or like intangible personal property to his personal use or to the use of a member of the "immediate family," as that term is defined in § 30-101, of the committee's treasurer or chief executive.1990, c. 931, § 24.1-258.1; 1993, c. 641, § 24.2-921; 2003, c. 257, § 24.2-910.1; 2004, c. 457; 2005, c. 745; 2006, cc. 787, 892; 2009, c. 231.
VA Code § 24.2-952 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 9.3 - Campaign Finance Disclosure Act of 2006|§ 24.2-952. General provisions

Any inaugural committee shall maintain all inaugural funds in a separate account and in such detail and form as to allow full compliance with this chapter. A candidate's campaign committee shall not serve as an inaugural fund committee.1991, cc. 474, 709, § 24.1-254.3; 1993, c. 641, § 24.2-913; 2006, cc. 787, 892.
VA Code § 24.2-952.1 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 9.3 - Campaign Finance Disclosure Act of 2006|§ 24.2-952.1. Statement of organization for an inaugural committee

Each inaugural committee shall file with the State Board a statement of organization within 10 days after its organization. Any change in information previously submitted in a statement of organization shall be reported to the State Board within 10 days following the change.The statement of organization shall include:1. The name of the committee and its address in the Commonwealth;2. The name and business address of the treasurer and his residence address in the Commonwealth who shall be deemed the agent of the inaugural committee for the purpose of service of process on the inaugural committee;3. The name, residence address in the Commonwealth, business address, and position of the custodian of the books and accounts who works under the direction of the treasurer and the address where the books are maintained, if different from the business address of the custodian of the books and accounts;4. The name and residence address of the elected official for whose inauguration the committee is organized;5. The designated depository to be used for the receipt and holding of funds and contributions received by the committee, in an account in a financial institution within the Commonwealth; and6. Such other information as shall be required by the State Board except that the account number for the designated depository account shall not be required.1991, cc. 474, 709, § 24.1-254.3; 1993, c. 641, § 24.2-913; 2006, cc. 787, 892.
VA Code § 24.2-952.4 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 9.3 - Campaign Finance Disclosure Act of 2006|§ 24.2-952.4. Filing schedule for inaugural committees

An inaugural committee shall file the prescribed reports of contributions and expenditures as follows:1. Not later than March 15 immediately following the inauguration for all contributions and expenditures made prior to the preceding March 1;2. Not later than July 15 of the inauguration year complete through June 30;3. Not later than the following January 15 complete through December 31; and4. Not later than January 15 complete through December 31 and annually thereafter until a final report is filed.1991, cc. 474, 709, §§ 24.1-254.3, 24.1-924; 1993, c. 641, §§ 24.2-913, 24.2-924; 2006, cc. 787, 892.
VA Code § 24.2-952.5 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 9.3 - Campaign Finance Disclosure Act of 2006|§ 24.2-952.5. Large dollar contribution reporting requirement for inaugural committees

In addition to the reports required by § 24.2-952.4, inaugural committees shall report any single contribution or loan of $10,000 or more received at any time during the calendar year within three business days of receipt of the contribution or loan.1. The report shall be filed on a "large dollar contribution report" form prescribed by the State Board and shall be filed in writing or electronically in the same manner as the committee files its quarterly disclosure reports.2. Any contribution or loan reported pursuant to this section shall also be reported on the next subsequent report required under § 24.2-952.4 following receipt of the contribution or loan.3. For the purposes of this section, inaugural committees shall report as one contribution multiple contributions from a single source that have been subdivided into smaller amounts or given through different bank accounts for the purpose of evading the $10,000 threshold.4. An inaugural committee that receives contributions from affiliated organizations shall not be deemed to be receiving contributions from a single source.1984, c. 480, § 24.1-923; 1991, cc. 9, 474, 709, § 24.1-254.3; 1993, cc. 639, 641, § 24.2-913, 24.2-923; 1995, c. 785; 2002, cc. 156, 237; 2003, c. 256; 2004, c. 26; 2005, c. 9; 2006, cc. 787, 892.
VA Code § 24.2-952.6 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 9.3 - Campaign Finance Disclosure Act of 2006|§ 24.2-952.6. With whom inaugural committees file reports; electronic filing requirement

A. Inaugural committees required to file reports by this chapter shall file all campaign finance reports with the State Board.B. An inaugural committee that is required by this chapter to file reports with the State Board, and that accepts contributions or makes expenditures in excess of $10,000 in any calendar year, or that accepted contributions or made expenditures in excess of $10,000 in the previous calendar year, shall file its reports with the State Board by computer or electronic means in accordance with the standards approved by the State Board until such time as the committee files a final report.C. Any inaugural committee that has been filing electronically, but does not anticipate accepting contributions or making expenditures in excess of $10,000 in the upcoming calendar year, may sign a waiver, on a form prescribed by the State Board, to exempt the committee from the electronic filing requirement for the calendar year. Such waiver form shall be submitted and received no later than the date the first report is due covering activity for that calendar year.1984, c. 480, § 24.1-923; 1991, cc. 9, 474, 709, § 24.1-254.3; 1993, cc. 639, 641, §§ 24.2-913, 24.2-923; 1995, c. 785; 1996, c. 687, § 24.2-914.1; 1997, cc. 364, 392; 1998, c. 416; 1999, c. 864; 2000, cc. 511, 555; 2002, cc. 156, 237; 2003, cc. 242, 256; 2004, c. 26; 2005, c. 9; 2006, cc. 787, 892.
VA Code § 24.2-952.7 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 9.3 - Campaign Finance Disclosure Act of 2006|§ 24.2-952.7. Final report requirement; disbursement of surplus funds

A. Any inaugural committee that, after having filed a statement of organization, disbands shall so notify the State Board. A final report shall be filed by the committee that sets forth (i) all receipts and disbursements not previously reported, (ii) an accounting of the retirement of all debts, and (iii) the disposition of the committee's surplus funds. This final report shall include a termination statement, signed by the treasurer or other principal officer listed on the statement of organization, that all reporting for the committee is complete and final.B. It shall be unlawful for any person to disburse any funds or receipts of an inaugural committee which are in excess of the amount necessary to defray expenditures for inaugural activities other than by one or any combination of the following: (i) returning the excess to a contributor in an amount not to exceed the contributor's original contribution or (ii) making one or more charitable contributions as defined in § 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code. It shall be unlawful for any person to convert any contributed moneys, securities, or like intangible personal property to his personal use or to the use of a member of the "immediate family," as that term is defined in § 30-101, of the committee's treasurer or chief executive.1990, c. 931, § 24.1-258.1; 1991, cc. 474, 709, §§ 24.1-924, 24.1-254.3; 1993, c. 641, §§ 24.2-913, 24.2-921, 24.2-925; 1994, c. 607; 2004, c. 457; 2006, cc. 787, 892; 2007, c. 622; 2009, c. 231.
VA Code § 24.2-953 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 24.2 - Elections|Chapter 9.3 - Campaign Finance Disclosure Act of 2006|§ 24.2-953. General provisions

A. The procedures to enforce the provisions of this article are found in § 24.2-946.3.B. Either the failure to file any statement or report or the late filing of any statement or report required by this chapter shall constitute a violation of this chapter subject to the penalties provided in this article.C. Any person who violates, or aids, abets, or participates in the violation of, this chapter shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $100, unless a greater penalty is imposed by this article.D. In the case of a willful violation, the violator shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. There shall be a rebuttable presumption that the violation of this chapter was willful if the violation is based on a person's failure to file a report required by this chapter and his failure to file continues for more than 60 days following his actual receipt of written notice of his failure to file sent to him by certified mail, return receipt requested, by the State Board or a general registrar. Such notice shall be sent to the most recent mailing address provided by the candidate or committee.E. In the case of a failure to file a required statement or report by the specified deadline, the length of the delinquency shall be a factor in determining the amount of the civil penalty assessed.F. The statute of limitations applicable to a violation of this chapter is stated in § 19.2-8.G. The requirements of this chapter for the filing of timely and complete statements and reports by any candidate campaign committee or political committee shall at all times remain in full force and effect and shall not be vacated, suspended, or modified as the result of any pending or completed criminal or civil investigation of the candidate campaign committee, the political committee, or any individual participant in the committee.1975, c. 515, § 24.1-262; 1990, c. 976; 1991, c. 709; 1993, c. 641, § 24.2-929; 1994, c. 752; 1995, c. 785; 2000, cc. 511, 555; 2001, cc. 620, 635, 648; 2004, cc. 457, 480; 2005, cc. 9, 371, 676, 745; 2006, cc. 787, 892; 2012, c. 298; 2015, cc. 644, 645.