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21-A ME Rev Stat § 809-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 9: CONDUCT OF ELECTIONS|Subchapter 6: VOTING DEVICES|21-A §809-A. Certain electronic connections and Internet voting prohibited

 §809-A. Certain electronic connections and Internet voting prohibited 1.  Electronic connections prohibited.  Connections of any voting devices, as defined by section 808, via the Internet to centralized vote collection equipment may not be employed by election officials of the State. Networking of voting machines, Internet-enabled or otherwise, is prohibited.   [PL 2003, c. 651, §4 (NEW).] 1-A.  Prohibition not applicable.  For the purpose of providing a voting system equipped for individuals with disabilities as required by section 812-A, subsection 1 and the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002, Public Law 107-252, the prohibition in subsection 1 does not apply to the connection of individual voting devices to a central server when the central server is operated or managed by the Secretary of State.   [PL 2015, c. 350, §2 (AMD).] 2.  Electronic returns.  A vote total that is transmitted electronically is not considered an official return. The official return of votes cast must be prepared in accordance with section 711. Nothing in this section may be construed to prevent the electronic filing of unofficial returns.   [PL 2003, c. 651, §4 (NEW).] 3.  Internet voting.  Use of the Internet for the casting of votes online is prohibited. This subsection does not apply to a ballot-marking system or software that is used for voters with disabilities, uniformed service voters or overseas voters to mark a ballot online and securely transmit the marked ballot to a central server operated or managed by the Secretary of State, as long as the system does not tabulate the votes marked on those ballots.   [PL 2015, c. 350, §3 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2003, c. 651, §4 (NEW). PL 2005, c. 683, §L1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 455, §50 (AMD). PL 2015, c. 350, §§2, 3 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1001 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|21-A §1001. Definitions

 §1001. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]1.  Commission.  "Commission" means the Commission on Governmental Ethics and Election Practices established under Title 1, section 1002.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).] 1-A.  Caucus political action committee.  "Caucus political action committee" means a political action committee designated under section 1053-C to promote the election of nominees of a political party to the Senate or the House of Representatives.   [PL 2019, c. 635, §2 (NEW).] 2.  Election.  "Election" means any primary, general or special election for state or county office or municipal office in a municipality subject to Title 30‑A, section 2502, subsection 1 and any referendum, including a municipal referendum in a municipality subject to Title 30‑A, section 2502, subsection 2.   [PL 2019, c. 323, §2 (AMD).] 3.  Person.  "Person" means an individual, committee, firm, partnership, corporation, association or organization.   [PL 2007, c. 443, Pt. A, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 483, §1 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 443, Pt. A, §1 (AMD). PL 2017, c. 475, Pt. A, §27 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 323, §2 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 635, §2 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1002 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|21-A §1002. Meetings of commission

 §1002. Meetings of commission 1.  Meeting schedule.  The commission shall meet in Augusta for the purposes of this chapter at least once per month in any year in which primary and general elections are held. In the 28 days preceding an election, the commission shall meet in Augusta within 2 business days of the filing of any complaint with the commission, unless the complainant and respondent agree otherwise. Regardless of whether the complainant or respondent agree, the commission may defer until after the election considering complaints determined by the chair to involve allegations of minor violations of this chapter or chapter 14, such as disclaimer statements omitted from campaign signs or transactions of less than $100 omitted from campaign finance reports.   [PL 2011, c. 389, §2 (AMD).] 2.  Telephone meetings.  The commission may hold meetings over the telephone if necessary, as long as the commission provides notice to all affected parties in accordance with the rules of the commission and the commission’s office remains open for attendance by complainants, witnesses, the press and other members of the public. Notwithstanding Title 1, chapter 13, telephone meetings of the commission are permitted:   A. During the 28 days prior to an election when the commission is required to meet within 2 business days of the filing of any complaint with the commission; or   [PL 2011, c. 389, §2 (AMD).]B. To address procedural or logistical issues before a monthly meeting, such as the scheduling of meetings, deadlines for parties' submission of written materials, setting of meeting agenda, requests to postpone or reschedule agenda items, issuing subpoenas for documents or witnesses and recusal of commission members.   [PL 2007, c. 571, §5 (NEW).][PL 2011, c. 389, §2 (AMD).] 3.  Other meetings.  The commission shall meet at other times on the call of the Secretary of State, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House or the chair or a majority of the members of the commission, as long as all members are notified of the time, place and purpose of the meeting at least 24 hours in advance.   [PL 2007, c. 571, §5 (NEW).] 4.  Office hours before election.  The commission office must be open with adequate staff resources available to respond to inquiries and receive complaints from 8 a.m. until at least 5:30 p.m. on the Saturday, Sunday and Monday immediately preceding an election.   [PL 2011, c. 389, §2 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 2001, c. 430, §7 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 470, §4 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 667, §A43 (RPR). PL 2007, c. 571, §5 (RPR). PL 2011, c. 389, §2 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1004 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|21-A §1004. Violations

 §1004. Violations The violation of any of the following subsections is a Class E crime.   [PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW).]1.  Contributions and expenditures.  A person, candidate, treasurer, political committee or political action committee may not knowingly make or accept any contribution or make any expenditure in violation of this chapter.   [PL 1991, c. 839, §2 (AMD); PL 1991, c. 839, §34 (AFF).] 2.  False statements.  A person, candidate, treasurer or political action committee may not make a false statement in a report required by this chapter.   [PL 2003, c. 447, §36 (AMD).] 3.  Contributions in another's name.  A person may not knowingly:   A. Make a contribution in the name of another person;   [PL 2003, c. 447, §37 (NEW).]B. Permit the person's name to be used to accomplish a contribution in violation of paragraph A; or   [PL 2003, c. 447, §37 (NEW).]C. Accept a contribution made by one person in the name of another person.   [PL 2003, c. 447, §37 (NEW).][PL 2003, c. 447, §37 (RPR).] 4.  Registration; political action committees.  A political action committee or ballot question committee required to be registered under section 1052-A or 1056-B may not operate in this State unless it is so registered.   [PL 2013, c. 334, §1 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 504, §§2,31 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 839, §2 (AMD). PL 1991, c. 839, §34 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 447, §§36-38 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 334, §1 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1004-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|21-A §1004-B. Enforcement of penalties assessed by the commission

 §1004-B. Enforcement of penalties assessed by the commission The commission staff shall collect the full amount of any penalty and the return of Maine Clean Election Act funds required by the commission to be returned for a violation of the statutes or rules administered by the commission and has all necessary powers to carry out these duties. Failure to pay the full amount of any penalty assessed by the commission or return of Maine Clean Election Act funds is a civil violation by the candidate, treasurer, party committee, political action committee or other person. Thirty days after issuing the notice of penalty or order for the return of funds, the commission shall report to the Attorney General the name of any person who has failed to pay the full amount of any penalty or to return Maine Clean Election Act funds unless the commission has provided an extended deadline for payment. The Attorney General shall enforce the violation in a civil action to collect the full outstanding amount of the penalty or order for the return of Maine Clean Election Act funds. This action must be brought in the Superior Court for Kennebec County or the District Court, 7th District, Division of Southern Kennebec.   [PL 2009, c. 302, §3 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2009, c. 302, §3 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1004-C (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|21-A §1004-C. Enhanced penalties for violations with aggravating circumstances

 §1004-C. Enhanced penalties for violations with aggravating circumstances Notwithstanding any maximum penalty otherwise set forth in this chapter, when assessing a penalty or monetary sanction, the commission may double the authorized penalty or monetary sanction for a violation occurring less than 28 days prior to an election day and may triple the authorized penalty or monetary sanction for a violation occurring less than 14 days prior to an election day.   [IB 2015, c. 1, §2 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY IB 2015, c. 1, §2 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1005 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS|21-A §1005. Restrictions on commercial use of contributor information

 §1005. Restrictions on commercial use of contributor information Information concerning contributors contained in campaign finance reports filed by candidates, political action committees and party committees and reports filed under section 1056-B may not be used for any commercial purpose, including, but not limited to, the sales and marketing of products and services, or for solicitations of any kind not directly related to activities of a political party, so-called "get out the vote" efforts or activities directly related to a campaign as defined in section 1052. Any person obtaining contributor information from the reports is prohibited from selling or distributing it to others to use for commercial purposes and also is prohibited from making publicly available the mailing addresses of contributors. This section does not prohibit a political party, party committee, candidate committee, political action committee or any other organization that has obtained contributor information from the commission from providing access to such information to its members for purposes directly related to party activities, so-called "get out the vote" efforts or a campaign as defined in section 1052. A person who violates this section is subject to a fine of up to $5,000. A person who knowingly violates this section commits a Class E crime.   [PL 2007, c. 571, §7 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 571, §7 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1013 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 2: REPORTS ON CAMPAIGNS FOR OFFICE|21-A §1013. Treasurer; political committees (REPEALED)

 §1013. Treasurer; political committees (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1987, c. 160, §§2,3 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 504, §§3,31 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1013-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 2: REPORTS ON CAMPAIGNS FOR OFFICE|21-A §1013-B. Removal of treasurer; filling vacancy of treasurer; substantiation of records of treasurer; notification to commission

 §1013-B. Removal of treasurer; filling vacancy of treasurer; substantiation of records of treasurer; notification to commission A candidate may remove any treasurer that the candidate has appointed. In case of a vacancy in the position of treasurer of a candidate or treasurer of a political committee before the obligations of the treasurer have been performed, the candidate shall serve as treasurer from the date of the vacancy until the candidate appoints a successor and reports the name and address of the successor to the commission. The candidate shall file a written statement of resignation of a treasurer of a candidate or a treasurer of a political committee and until that statement has been filed, the resignation is not effective. An individual who vacates the position of treasurer by reason of removal or resignation shall certify in writing the accuracy of the treasurer's records to the succeeding treasurer. A succeeding treasurer may not be held responsible for the accuracy of the predecessor's records.   [PL 2007, c. 443, Pt. A, §8 (AMD).]SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 839, §7 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 839, §34 (AFF). PL 2007, c. 443, Pt. A, §8 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1014-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 2: REPORTS ON CAMPAIGNS FOR OFFICE|21-A §1014-A. Endorsements of political candidates (REPEALED)

 §1014-A. Endorsements of political candidates (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1995, c. 43, §1 (NEW). PL 2009, c. 190, Pt. A, §4 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1015-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 2: REPORTS ON CAMPAIGNS FOR OFFICE|21-A §1015-A. Corporate contributions (WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1/01/23)

 §1015-A. Corporate contributions (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)(WHOLE SECTION TEXT EFFECTIVE UNTIL 1/01/23)Contributions made by a for-profit or a nonprofit corporation including a parent, subsidiary, branch, division, department or local unit of a corporation, and contributions made by a political committee or political action committee whose contribution or expenditure activities are financed, maintained or controlled by a corporation are considered to be made by that corporation, political committee or political action committee.   [PL 1991, c. 839, §12 (NEW).]1.  Single entities.  Two or more entities are treated as a single entity if the entities:   A. Share the majority of members of their boards of directors;   [PL 1991, c. 839, §12 (NEW).]B. Share 2 or more officers;   [PL 1991, c. 839, §12 (NEW).]C. Are owned or controlled by the same majority shareholder or shareholders;   [PL 2013, c. 334, §5 (AMD).]C-1. Are limited liability companies that are owned or controlled by the same majority member or members; or   [PL 2013, c. 334, §6 (NEW).]D. Are in a parent-subsidiary relationship.   [PL 1991, c. 839, §12 (NEW).][PL 2013, c. 334, §§5, 6 (AMD).] 2.  Sole proprietorships.  A sole proprietorship and its owner are treated as a single entity.   [PL 2007, c. 443, Pt. A, §15 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 839, §12 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 443, Pt. A, §15 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 334, §§5, 6 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1015-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 2: REPORTS ON CAMPAIGNS FOR OFFICE|21-A §1015-A. Corporate contributions (WHOLE SECTION TEXT REPEALED 1/01/23) (REPEALED)

 §1015-A. Corporate contributions (CONTAINS TEXT WITH VARYING EFFECTIVE DATES)(WHOLE SECTION TEXT REPEALED 1/01/23)(REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1991, c. 839, §12 (NEW). PL 2007, c. 443, Pt. A, §15 (AMD). PL 2013, c. 334, §§5, 6 (AMD). PL 2021, c. 274, §8 (RP). PL 2021, c. 274, §13 (AFF).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1015-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 2: REPORTS ON CAMPAIGNS FOR OFFICE|21-A §1015-B. Donations to an individual considering whether to become a candidate

 §1015-B. Donations to an individual considering whether to become a candidate If an individual receives funds, goods or services for the purpose of deciding whether to become a candidate, the funds, goods or services may not exceed the limitations in section 1015, subsections 1 and 2. The individual shall keep an account of such funds, goods or services received and all payments and obligations incurred in deciding whether to become a candidate. If the individual becomes a candidate, the funds, goods and services received are contributions and the payments and obligations are expenditures. The candidate shall disclose the contributions and expenditures in the first report filed by the candidate or the candidate's authorized campaign committee, in accordance with the commission's procedures.   [PL 2013, c. 334, §7 (NEW).]SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 334, §7 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1016-A (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 2: REPORTS ON CAMPAIGNS FOR OFFICE|21-A §1016-A. Duties and liability of the candidate and treasurer

 §1016-A. Duties and liability of the candidate and treasurer 1.  Keeping required records.  The candidate or treasurer shall keep records of contributions and expenditures as required by section 1016, chapter 14 and the commission's rules. If the candidate keeps the records, the candidate shall provide the treasurer or deputy treasurer with access to the records for the purpose of filing complete and accurate campaign finance reports. The candidate and treasurer are jointly responsible for ensuring that the campaign keeps all records required by law.   [PL 2013, c. 334, §9 (NEW).] 2.  Filing campaign finance reports.  The treasurer shall file complete and accurate campaign finance reports as required by section 1017. The treasurer may delegate the filing of the reports to the deputy treasurer.   [PL 2013, c. 334, §9 (NEW).] 3.  Liability for violations.  The commission may hold the candidate and treasurer jointly and severally liable for any penalties assessed for violations of the financial reporting or record-keeping requirements of this chapter, chapter 14 and the commission's rules. If the deputy treasurer files reports for the campaign, the commission may hold the deputy treasurer jointly and severally liable for any penalties related to reports filed by the deputy treasurer.   [PL 2013, c. 334, §9 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2013, c. 334, §9 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1017-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 2: REPORTS ON CAMPAIGNS FOR OFFICE|21-A §1017-B. Records

 §1017-B. Records Any party committee that makes expenditures that aggregate in excess of $50 to any one or more candidates, committees or campaigns in this State shall keep records as provided in this section. Records required to be kept under this section must be retained by the party committee until 10 days after the next election following the election to which the records pertain.   [PL 2007, c. 443, Pt. A, §18 (NEW).]1.  Details of records.  The treasurer of a party committee shall record a detailed account of:   A. All expenditures made to or on behalf of a candidate, campaign or committee;   [PL 2007, c. 443, Pt. A, §18 (NEW).]B. The identity and address of each candidate, campaign or committee;   [PL 2007, c. 443, Pt. A, §18 (NEW).]C. The office sought by a candidate and the district the candidate seeks to represent, for candidates that a party committee has made an expenditure to or on behalf of; and   [PL 2007, c. 443, Pt. A, §18 (NEW).]D. The date of each expenditure.   [PL 2007, c. 443, Pt. A, §18 (NEW).][PL 2007, c. 443, Pt. A, §18 (NEW).] 2.  Receipts.  The treasurer of a party committee shall retain a vendor invoice or receipt stating the particular goods or services purchased for every expenditure in excess of $50.   [PL 2007, c. 443, Pt. A, §18 (NEW).] 3.  Record of contributions.  The treasurer of a party committee shall keep a record of all contributions to the committee, by name and mailing address, of each donor and the amount and date of the contribution. This subsection does not apply to aggregate contributions from a single donor of $50 or less in an election. When any donor's contributions to a party committee exceed $50, the record must include the aggregate amount of all contributions from that donor.   [PL 2007, c. 443, Pt. A, §18 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2007, c. 443, Pt. A, §18 (NEW).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1018 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 2: REPORTS ON CAMPAIGNS FOR OFFICE|21-A §1018. Reports by party committees (REPEALED)

 §1018. Reports by party committees (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 504, §§18,31 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 833, §§8,21 (AMD). IB 1995, c. 1, §13 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 483, §11 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 443, Pt. A, §19 (AMD). PL 2007, c. 695, Pt. A, §24 (RP).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1018-B (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 2: REPORTS ON CAMPAIGNS FOR OFFICE|21-A §1018-B. Recounts of elections

 §1018-B. Recounts of elections 1.  Reporting.  Candidates who are involved in a recount of an election shall file a report 90 days after the election containing itemized accounts of cash, goods and services received for the recount and payments made by the candidate for the recount. The reports must be made on forms prepared and sent by the commission. Persons donating services to the candidate are required to provide the candidate with an estimate of the value of the services donated. Political action committees and party committees making expenditures for a candidate's recount shall identify on their regularly filed reports that the expenditures were made for the purposes of a recount.   [PL 2005, c. 301, §21 (NEW).] 2.  Limitations.  After an election, candidates may receive donations for purposes of a recount. The donations must be within the limitations of section 1015, except that no limitation applies to donations from party committees and caucus political action committees and from attorneys, consultants and their firms that are donating their services without reimbursement. Candidates may not spend revenues received under chapter 14 for recount expenditures.   [PL 2019, c. 635, §3 (AMD).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2005, c. 301, §21 (NEW). PL 2013, c. 334, §14 (AMD). PL 2019, c. 635, §3 (AMD).
21-A ME Rev Stat § 1019 (2021)
2021 Maine Revised Statutes|TITLE 21-A: ELECTIONS|Chapter 13: CAMPAIGN REPORTS AND FINANCES|Subchapter 2: REPORTS ON CAMPAIGNS FOR OFFICE|21-A §1019. Reports of independent expenditures (REPEALED)

 §1019. Reports of independent expenditures (REPEALED)SECTION HISTORY PL 1985, c. 161, §6 (NEW). PL 1989, c. 504, §§19,31 (AMD). PL 1989, c. 833, §§9,10,21 (AMD). IB 1995, c. 1, §14 (RPR). PL 1995, c. 483, §§12,13 (AMD). PL 2001, c. 465, §1 (AMD). PL 2003, c. 448, §2 (RP).