reglab/statecodes huggingface dataset:
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.9 - MAIL BALLOT ELECTIONS › Subchapter 44.9.4 - Specification for Materials Used › Rule 44.9.403 - SECRECY ENVELOPE

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
This Rule has been transferred to
				  44.3.2722
13-19-105, MCA; IMP,
					 13-19-105,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.9 - MAIL BALLOT ELECTIONS › Subchapter 44.9.4 - Specification for Materials Used › Rule 44.9.404 - INSTRUCTIONS TO ELECTORS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
This Rule has been transferred to
				  44.3.2723
13-19-105, MCA; IMP,
					 13-19-105,
					 13-19-205,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.9 - MAIL BALLOT ELECTIONS › Subchapter 44.9.4 - Specification for Materials Used › Rule 44.9.405 - REGISTER (REPEALED)

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
13-19-105, MCA; IMP,
					 13-19-105,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.1 - Organizational Rule › Rule 44.10.101 - ORGANIZATIONAL RULE

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 2-4-201,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.2 - Procedural Rule › Rule 44.10.201 - INCORPORATION OF MODEL RULES, IN PART

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP,
					 2-4-201,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.3 - General Policy and Definitions › Rule 44.10.301 - COMPLAINTS OF VIOLATIONS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-1-101,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.3 - General Policy and Definitions › Rule 44.10.305 - PRACTICE WHERE REGULATIONS DO NOT GOVERN

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
Sec.
					 13-37-114,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.3 - General Policy and Definitions › Rule 44.10.307 - COMPLAINTS OF VIOLATIONS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-37-111(2),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.3 - General Policy and Definitions › Rule 44.10.309 - COPYING OF PUBLIC RECORDS

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP,
					 13-37-119(1),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.3 - General Policy and Definitions › Rule 44.10.311 - ELECTIONEERING - INTERPRETIVE RULE

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Sec. 13-7-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-35-211,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.3 - General Policy and Definitions › Rule 44.10.321 - CONTRIBUTION - DEFINITION

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-1-101(3),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.3 - General Policy and Definitions › Rule 44.10.323 - EXPENDITURE - DEFINITION

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-1-101(7),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.3 - General Policy and Definitions › Rule 44.10.325 - POLITICAL COMMITTEE - DEFINITION (Repealed)

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-1-101(12),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.3 - General Policy and Definitions › Rule 44.10.327 - POLITICAL COMMITTEE, TYPES

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-1-101(12),
					 13-37-226(4) and
					 (5),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.3 - General Policy and Definitions › Rule 44.10.329 - POLITICAL COMMITTEE, CLASSIFICATION

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-37-226(4) and
					 (5),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.3 - General Policy and Definitions › Rule 44.10.330 - DESIGNATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS FOR PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS

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13-37-114, MCA; IMP,
					 13-37-216,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.3 - General Policy and Definitions › Rule 44.10.331 - LIMITATIONS ON RECEIPTS FROM POLITICAL COMMITTEES

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13-37-114,
					 13-37-218, MCA; IMP,
					 13-37-218,
					 15-30-101(8),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.3 - General Policy and Definitions › Rule 44.10.332 - LEADERSHIP POLITICAL COMMITTEES (Repealed)

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AUTH:
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP:
					 13-37-216,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.3 - General Policy and Definitions › Rule 44.10.333 - LIMITATIONS ON CONTRIBUTIONS FROM POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEES

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP,
					 13-37-216,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.3 - General Policy and Definitions › Rule 44.10.334 - ELECTIONS TO WHICH AGGREGATE CONTRIBUTION LIMITS APPLY

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-37-216,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.3 - General Policy and Definitions › Rule 44.10.335 - DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS CAMPAIGN FUNDS

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13-37-114, MCA; IMP,
					 13-37-240,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.3 - General Policy and Definitions › Rule 44.10.336 - PERSONAL BENEFIT

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13-37-114, MCA; IMP,
					 13-37-240,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.3 - General Policy and Definitions › Rule 44.10.337 - AGGREGATE CONTRIBUTION LIMITS FOR WRITE-IN CANDIDATES

Current through Register Vol. 13, July 5, 2024
Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-37-216,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.3 - General Policy and Definitions › Rule 44.10.338 - LIMITATIONS ON INDIVIDUAL AND POLITICAL PARTY CONTRIBUTIONS

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13-37-216, MCA; IMP,
					 13-37-216,
					 13-37-218,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.4 - Campaign Finance Statements and Reports › Rule 44.10.401 - STATEMENTS AND REPORTS, FILING

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13-37-114, MCA; IMP,
					 13-37-225(1),
					 13-37-231(1),
					 13-37-117(1),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.4 - Campaign Finance Statements and Reports › Rule 44.10.403 - AMENDMENTS TO STATEMENTS AND REPORTS

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Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-37-229(10),
					 13-37-230(7),
					 13-37-201,
					 13-37-205,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.4 - Campaign Finance Statements and Reports › Rule 44.10.405 - STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION - POLITICAL COMMITTEE, INFORMATION REQUIRED

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Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-37-117(1),
					 13-37-201,
					 13-37-202(1),
					 13-37-205,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.4 - Campaign Finance Statements and Reports › Rule 44.10.407 - AFFIDAVIT BY LOCAL CANDIDATE OR POLITICAL COMMITTEE NOT ANTICIPATING CONTRIBUTIONS OR EXPENDITURES IN EXCESS OF $500

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Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP,
					 13-37-226(3),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.4 - Campaign Finance Statements and Reports › Rule 44.10.409 - CLOSING REPORT - INDEPENDENT COMMITTEES

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Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-37-226(4) (c),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.4 - Campaign Finance Statements and Reports › Rule 44.10.411 - INCIDENTAL POLITICAL COMMITTEE, FILING SCHEDULE, REPORTS (Repealed)

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AUTH:
					 13-37-114,
					 13-37-226(5),
					 MCA; IMP: 13-37-226(5),
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.4 - Campaign Finance Statements and Reports › Rule 44.10.413 - NONRESIDENT AND FEDERALLY-FILING COMMITTEES, REPORTS

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Sec.
					 13-37-114,
					 13-37-227, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-37-227,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.5 - Campaign Treasurer - Records and Reporting › Rule 44.10.501 - UNIFORM SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTS

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Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-37-117(2),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.5 - Campaign Treasurer - Records and Reporting › Rule 44.10.503 - DEPOSITS AND EXPENDITURES, ONLY BY CAMPAIGN TREASURER, THROUGH DEPOSITORY

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Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-37-205,
					 13-37-207,
					 13-37-215,
					 13-37-226(6),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.5 - Campaign Treasurer - Records and Reporting › Rule 44.10.505 - CASH CONTRIBUTION, RECEIPT

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Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-37-207,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.5 - Campaign Treasurer - Records and Reporting › Rule 44.10.507 - TRANSFER OF CONTRIBUTION TO CAMPAIGN TREASURER (Repealed)

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AUTH:
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP:
					 13-37-207,
					 13-37-229,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.5 - Campaign Treasurer - Records and Reporting › Rule 44.10.511 - CONTRIBUTIONS, REPORTING

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Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-37-226(1) (a) and (2)
					 (a),
					 13-37-229,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.5 - Campaign Treasurer - Records and Reporting › Rule 44.10.513 - IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION, REPORTING

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Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-37-229(10),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.5 - Campaign Treasurer - Records and Reporting › Rule 44.10.515 - LOANS AS CONTRIBUTIONS, REPORTING

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Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-37-229(5) and
					 (10),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.5 - Campaign Treasurer - Records and Reporting › Rule 44.10.517 - EXPENDITURE ENCOURAGED TO AVOID CONTRIBUTION, REPORTING

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Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-37-229(10),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.5 - Campaign Treasurer - Records and Reporting › Rule 44.10.519 - EARMARKED CONTRIBUTION, REPORTING

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Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-37-229(4) and
					 (10),
					 13-37-230(4),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.5 - Campaign Treasurer - Records and Reporting › Rule 44.10.521 - MASS COLLECTIONS AT FUND-RAISING EVENTS-ITEMIZED ACCOUNT OF PROCEEDS, REPORTING

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Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-37-229(7) and
					 (10),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.5 - Campaign Treasurer - Records and Reporting › Rule 44.10.523 - AGGREGATE CONTRIBUTIONS - DEFINITION, REPORTING (Repealed)

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AUTH:
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP:
					 13-37-216,
					 13-37-229(2) and
					 (10),
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.5 - Campaign Treasurer - Records and Reporting › Rule 44.10.525 - DEBTS AND OBLIGATIONS OWED TO A CANDIDATE OR POLITICAL COMMITTEE, REPORTING

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Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-37-229(6),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.5 - Campaign Treasurer - Records and Reporting › Rule 44.10.531 - EXPENDITURES, REPORTING

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Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-37-230(7),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.5 - Campaign Treasurer - Records and Reporting › Rule 44.10.533 - IN-KIND EXPENDITURE, REPORTING

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Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-37-230(7),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.5 - Campaign Treasurer - Records and Reporting › Rule 44.10.535 - DEBTS AND OBLIGATIONS OWED BY A CANDIDATE OR POLITICAL COMMITTEE, REPORTING

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Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-37-230(6),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.5 - Campaign Treasurer - Records and Reporting › Rule 44.10.536 - DEFINITIONS

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13-37-114, MCA; IMP,
					 13-37-401,
					 13-37-402,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.5 - Campaign Treasurer - Records and Reporting › Rule 44.10.537 - APPLICABILITY OF RULES

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13-37-114, MCA; IMP,
					 13-37-401,
					 13-37-402,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.5 - Campaign Treasurer - Records and Reporting › Rule 44.10.538 - ELIGIBLE ELECTED OFFICIALS

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13-37-114, MCA; IMP,
					 13-37-401,
					 13-37-402,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.5 - Campaign Treasurer - Records and Reporting › Rule 44.10.539 - PROHIBITIONS

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13-37-114, MCA; IMP,
					 13-37-401,
					 13-37-402,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.5 - Campaign Treasurer - Records and Reporting › Rule 44.10.540 - AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES

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13-37-114, MCA; IMP,
					 13-37-401,
					 13-37-402,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.5 - Campaign Treasurer - Records and Reporting › Rule 44.10.541 - OPENING AN ACCOUNT

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13-37-114, MCA; IMP,
					 13-37-401,
					 13-37-402,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.5 - Campaign Treasurer - Records and Reporting › Rule 44.10.542 - RECORDS AND REPORTING

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13-37-114, MCA; IMP,
					 13-37-401,
					 13-37-402,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.5 - Campaign Treasurer - Records and Reporting › Rule 44.10.543 - INTEREST PAID ON ACCOUNTS

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13-37-114, MCA; IMP,
					 13-37-401,
					 13-37-402,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.5 - Campaign Treasurer - Records and Reporting › Rule 44.10.544 - CLOSING AN ACCOUNT -DISBURSEMENT OF SURPLUS ACCOUNT FUNDS

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13-37-114, MCA; IMP,
					 13-37-401,
					 13-37-402,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.6 - Code of Ethics and Guidelines › Rule 44.10.601 - OVERLAPPING SALARIES FROM MULTIPLE PUBLIC EMPLOYERS

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(1) "Public employee" and "public officer"
				are defined in
				2-2-102, MCA. For purposes of this
				rule, "public employee" does not include an employee in the federal
				system.
(2) All state public
				employees, state public officers, and legislators who receive multiple salaries
				from multiple public employers for overlapping work hours must file a completed
				multiple public employment disclosure form with the commissioner within 15
				business days of the occurrence, contract agreement, or receipt of payment. The
				multiple public employer disclosure form is available upon request from the
				commissioner's office.
(3) The
				multiple public employment disclosure form will contain the following
				information:
(a) name, address, and telephone
				number of the state public employee, state public officer, or
				legislator;
(b) name, address, and
				telephone number of each public employer;
(c) date(s) of multiple employment;
(d) title(s) or description(s) of each
				overlapping position;
(e) amount(s)
				paid by each public employer and method(s) of payment.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.6 - Code of Ethics and Guidelines › Rule 44.10.603 - DEFINITIONS

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The following definitions shall apply throughout this
				  chapter:
(1) "Commissioner" means the
				commissioner of political practices created under
				2-15-411 and
				13-37-102, MCA.
(2) "Complainant" means any person who files
				a complaint with the commissioner under Title 2, chapter 2, MCA.
(3) "Ethics code" means the code of ethics,
				Title 2, chapter 2, part 1, MCA.
(4) "Hearing examiner" means a hearing
				examiner appointed by the commissioner.
(5) "Respondent" means any person against
				whom a complaint is filed with the commissioner.
Sec.
					 2-2-136, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 2-2-136,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.6 - Code of Ethics and Guidelines › Rule 44.10.604 - COMPLAINT, WHO MAY FILE

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(1) A complaint may
				be filed with the commissioner by any person alleging a violation of the ethics
				code by a state officer, state employee, or a legislator, so long as the
				alleged violation against a legislator does not pertain to a legislative act.
				The complaint must:
(a) be filed with the
				commissioner either by certified mail or delivered in person;
(b) be filed within two years of the date of
				the alleged violation of the code. A complaint is considered filed on the date
				it is received by the commissioner.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.6 - Code of Ethics and Guidelines › Rule 44.10.605 - FILING, AMENDING COMPLAINTS

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(1)
				Complaints shall be in writing and shall be sworn to before a notary public or
				other person authorized by law to administer oaths.
(2) A complaint may be amended to cure
				defects or omissions, verify the original claim, swear or affirm that the
				charge is true, clarify allegations, or allege new, but related
				matters.
(3) The commissioner shall
				promptly notify all parties in writing of any amendments.
Sec.
					 2-2-136, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 2-2-136,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.6 - Code of Ethics and Guidelines › Rule 44.10.607 - COMPLAINT CONTENTS

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(1) A complaint
				shall contain the following:
(a) the full
				name, address, and telephone number, if any, of the person making the complaint
				(complainant) ;
(b) the full name,
				address, and telephone number, if any, of the person against whom the complaint
				is made (respondent) ;
(c) a clear
				and concise statement of the facts(s), including pertinent dates(s)
				constituting the alleged violation(s) of the ethics code;
(d) the specific provision of the ethics code
				which is alleged to have been violated;
(e) the verified signature of the complainant
				swearing or affirming that the charge is true.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.6 - Code of Ethics and Guidelines › Rule 44.10.608 - WITHDRAWAL OF A COMPLAINT

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(1) Any person who
				has filed a complaint with the commissioner may request in writing that the
				complaint be withdrawn. Upon receipt of a written request for withdrawal of the
				complaint, the commissioner shall dismiss the complaint.
Sec.
					 2-2-136, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 2-2-136,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.6 - Code of Ethics and Guidelines › Rule 44.10.610 - NOTICE OF FILING A COMPLAINT

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(1) After a
				complaint is filed, the commissioner shall promptly furnish the respondent with
				written notice of the complaint. The notice shall include identification of the
				person filing the complaint and a copy of the complaint.
Sec.
					 2-2-136, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 2-2-136,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.6 - Code of Ethics and Guidelines › Rule 44.10.612 - CONFIDENTIALITY

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(1) The commissioner shall maintain the
				confidentiality of privacy interests entitled to protection by law.
Sec.
					 2-2-136, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 2-2-136,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.6 - Code of Ethics and Guidelines › Rule 44.10.613 - INFORMAL CONTESTED CASE HEARING

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(1)
				After the commissioner has asserted jurisdiction over a complaint, a hearing
				date will be set by the hearing examiner.
(2) The matter shall proceed in accordance
				with the Administrative Procedure Act, Title 2, chapter 4, part 6,
				MCA.
(3) For purposes of these
				ethics complaint procedures, the commissioner incorporates by reference the
				attorney general's model rules for contested case hearings, ARM
				1.3.212,
				1.3.214 (effective 6/12/92), and
				1.3.217 (effective 10/12/79).
				Copies of these model rules are available from the Commissioner of Political
				Practices, 1205 Eighth Avenue, PO Box 202401, Helena, Montana
				59620-2401.
Sec.
					 2-2-136, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 2-2-136,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.10 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.10.6 - Code of Ethics and Guidelines › Rule 44.10.621 - BUSINESS DISCLOSURE

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(1) For purposes of
				this rule, "individual" means elected officials, candidates for statewide or
				state district offices (excluding judiciary) ; department directors, or anyone
				appointed to fill any of these offices.
(2) For purposes of
				2-2-106, MCA, the term "business
				interest" means any interest in any business, firm, corporation, partnership,
				or other business or professional entity or trust owned by an individual, the
				current fair market value of which is $1000 or more. Ownership of any security,
				equity, or evidence of indebtedness in any business corporation or other entity
				is a "business interest."
(3) Not
				included within the meaning of "business interest" and therefore not reportable
				under 2-2-106, MCA, are interests of the
				following nature:
(a) ownership of any
				personal property held in an individual's name and not held for use or sale in
				a trade or business or for investment purposes, such as personal vehicles or
				household furnishings;
(b) cash
				surrender value of any insurance policy or annuity;
(c) bank deposits, including checking or
				savings accounts or certificates of deposit, if they are not held for use in a
				trade or business;
(d) securities
				issued by any government or political subdivision.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.11 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.11.1 - Organizational Rule, Procedural Rule and General Policy › Rule 44.11.101 - ORGANIZATIONAL RULE

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(1) Organization of
				the Office of the Commissioner of Political Practices (COPP).
(a) History. The position of the Commissioner
				of Political Practices (commissioner) was created by the Legislature in
				1975.
(b)
Administrative Attachment
The Office of the
				Commissioner of Political Practices is attached to the Office of the Secretary
				of State for the administrative purposes set forth in
				2-15-121 and
				2-15-411, MCA.
(c) Commissioner. The commissioner is
				appointed for a term of six years and may be removed pursuant to
				13-37-102 and
				13-37-105,
				MCA.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.11 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.11.1 - Organizational Rule, Procedural Rule and General Policy › Rule 44.11.102 - ADVISORY OPINIONS AND SELECTED INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN ATTORNEY GENERAL RULES, REGARDING DECLARATORY RULINGS AND RULEMAKING

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(1) In cases when a
				formal declaratory ruling proceeding is requested by a person through the
				filing of a petition as prescribed in ARM
				1.3.226, the commissioner adopts
				and incorporates by reference the Attorney General's Organizational and
				Procedural Rules ARM
				1.3.227 through
				1.3.229 effective August 15, 2008,
				and are available online from the secretary of state at
http://www.mtrules.org/
.
(2) In all other cases, the commissioner will
				issue "advisory opinions" under the following procedure:
(a) A person desiring an interpretation to
				determine the applicability of a rule or statute administered by the
				commissioner to the person's activity or proposed activity may request an
				advisory opinion. All requests for an advisory opinion shall be in writing and
				shall contain:
(i) The identity, address, and
				signature of the person requesting the opinion.
(ii) A complete statement of the facts and
				circumstances upon which the commissioner is to base an opinion.
(iii) The rule or statute for which the
				person seeks an opinion.
(iv) The
				specific question presented for decision by the commissioner.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.11 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.11.1 - Organizational Rule, Procedural Rule and General Policy › Rule 44.11.103 - INTRODUCTION AND DEFINITIONS

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(1) All statutory
				references in these rules refer to the Montana Code Annotated, unless otherwise
				indicated.
(2) Terms used in these
				rules shall be construed, unless the meaning is clearly apparent from the
				language or context, or unless such construction is inconsistent with the
				intent of the law, to mean the following:
(a)
				election definitions as set forth in Title 13, MCA;
(b) ethics definitions as set forth in Title
				2, MCA;
(c) lobbying definitions as
				set forth in Title 5, MCA; and
(d)
				the definitions as set forth in these rules.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.11 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.11.1 - Organizational Rule, Procedural Rule and General Policy › Rule 44.11.104 - CONSTRUCTION OF RULES

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(1) These rules
				shall be interpreted and applied to permit the commissioner to discharge the
				statutory functions of the office and to secure a just and speedy determination
				of all matters before the commissioner.
AUTH:
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP: Sec. 1, Ch.
					 480, Laws of 1975
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.11 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.11.1 - Organizational Rule, Procedural Rule and General Policy › Rule 44.11.105 - PRACTICE REGARDING APPLICATION OF RULES

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(1) In any matter
				not specifically addressed by these rules, the commissioner shall exercise
				discretion so as to execute the purposes of the applicable law, without
				exceeding the statutory authority identified in ARM 44.11.101.
AUTH:
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP: Sec. 1, Ch.
					 480, Laws of 1975
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.11 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.11.1 - Organizational Rule, Procedural Rule and General Policy › Rule 44.11.106 - COMPLAINTS OF VIOLATIONS

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(1) An individual
				who believes a violation of a provision of Title 13, chapters 35 or 37, MCA, or
				a rule or regulation implementing one or more of those statutory provisions has
				occurred may file a written complaint in person or by mail with the
				commissioner. A complaint may be filed on a form available from the COPP.
				Except as provided in this rule, within five business days after receipt of a
				complaint, the commissioner shall acknowledge its receipt and transmit a copy
				to the alleged violator.
(2)
				Whether submitted on the form available from the COPP or otherwise, a complaint
				shall:
(a) be typewritten or legibly
				handwritten in ink; and
(b) contain
				the following information:
(c) be
				signed and verified by the oath or affirmation of the complainant, taken before
				any officer authorized to administer oaths.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.11 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.11.1 - Organizational Rule, Procedural Rule and General Policy › Rule 44.11.107 - COPYING OF PUBLIC RECORDS

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(1) The
				commissioner shall charge an amount authorized by law for providing copies of
				public records. This charge is the amount necessary to reimburse the office for
				its actual costs incident to such copying.
AUTH:
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP:
					 13-37-119(1),
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.11 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.11.2 - Political Committees and Candidates › Rule 44.11.201 - STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION - POLITICAL COMMITTEE, INFORMATION REQUIRED

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(1) A statement of
				organization required to be filed pursuant to
				13-37-201 and
				13-37-205, MCA, shall include, but
				not be limited to:
(a) The complete name and
				address of a political committee.
(b) The complete names and address of all
				related or affiliated political committees, and the nature of the relationship
				or affiliation.
(c) The complete
				name and address of its campaign treasurer and campaign depository, and the
				complete name and address of its deputy campaign treasurer and secondary
				campaign depository, if any.
(d)
				The complete names, addresses, and titles of its officers, if any.
(e) A statement of whether a committee is
				incorporated.
(f) The name, office
				sought, and party affiliation (if any) of each candidate on whom the committee
				makes a reportable election expenditure, or if a committee is supporting the
				entire ticket of any party, the name of the party.
(g) Ballot issue or issues concerned, if any,
				and whether a committee is in favor of or opposes such issue or
				issues.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.11 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.11.2 - Political Committees and Candidates › Rule 44.11.202 - POLITICAL COMMITTEE, DEFINITION AND TYPES

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(1) A political
				committee has the meaning as defined in
				13-1-101, MCA. A political
				committee exists under Title 13, chapters 35 and 37, MCA, and these rules by
				virtue of its receipt of one or more contributions or through making one or
				more expenditures. A political committee must register with the commissioner at
				the time and in the manner set out in these rules, see ARM 44.11.201 and
				44.11.302.
(2) There are four types
				of political committees:
(a) a ballot issue
				committee as defined in
				13-1-101, MCA;
(b) a political party committee as defined in
				13-1-101, MCA;
(c) an incidental committee as defined in
				13-1-101, MCA; and
(d) an independent committee as defined in
				13-1-101, MCA.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.11 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.11.2 - Political Committees and Candidates › Rule 44.11.203 - PRIMARY PURPOSE

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(1) The term
				"primary purpose" refers to the major, principal, or important goal, function,
				or reason for existence of a political committee.
(2) The commissioner may determine that the
				primary purpose of a political committee is to support or oppose candidates or
				ballot issues based upon any one or more of the following criteria:
(a) allocation and source of
				budget;
(b) allocation of staff or
				members' activity, both during an election and otherwise; or
(c) the statement of purpose, articles of
				incorporation, bylaws, or goals.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.11 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.11.2 - Political Committees and Candidates › Rule 44.11.204 - POLITICAL COMMITTEE, CLASSIFICATION

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(1) The
				commissioner shall classify a political committee upon the basis of information
				, including the statement of organization as defined in these rules. The
				commissioner shall notify a political committee of its
				classification.
(2) The political
				committee shall be classified as one of the types of political committee
				specified in ARM 44.11.202.
(3) The
				commissioner may reclassify a political committee if the status of that
				committee should change.
(4) If the
				commissioner, based upon the information provided on the statement of
				organization, is unable to classify a political committee, additional
				information may be requested by the commissioner. If additional information is
				requested, a political committee shall provide the requested information within
				10 business days after receipt of the request.
(5) A political committee, after it has
				received notice of its classification, may supply additional information and
				request to be reclassified.
Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP, Sec.
					 13-37-226(4) and
					 (5),
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.11 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.11.2 - Political Committees and Candidates › Rule 44.11.220 - STATEMENT OF CANDIDACY

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(1) "Candidate" is
				defined in
				13-1-101, MCA.
(2) A candidate, whether or not the office
				for which the individual will seek nomination or election is known, shall file
				certification with the commissioner pursuant to
				13-37-201, MCA, within five
				business days of becoming a candidate as defined by
				13-1-101, MCA.
(3) A statement of candidacy shall include:
(a) the complete name, office sought, and
				party affiliation (if applicable) of the candidate; and
(b) the complete name and address of the
				candidate's campaign treasurer and campaign depository, and the complete name
				and address of his or her deputy campaign treasurer and secondary campaign
				depository, if any.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.11 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.11.2 - Political Committees and Candidates › Rule 44.11.221 - BUSINESS INTEREST DISCLOSURE

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(1) For purposes of
				this rule, "state officer" means elected officials, including candidates for
				statewide or state district offices, state district court candidates, Supreme
				Court candidates, department directors, or anyone appointed to fill any of
				these offices,
				2-2-106, MCA.
(2) All state officers must file a business
				disclosure statement, as provided in
				2-2-106, MCA.
(a) Each candidate for a statewide election
				or a state office elected from a district must file a business disclosure
				statement within five days of the time that the candidate files for
				office.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.11 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.11.2 - Political Committees and Candidates › Rule 44.11.222 - ELECTIONS TO WHICH AGGREGATE CONTRIBUTION LIMITS APPLY

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(1) The term
				"aggregate contributions" means the total of all of the following contributions
				made by or received from a person for each election in a campaign:
(a) all contributions, as defined in
				13-1-101, MCA, and further defined
				in ARM 44.11.401;
(b) all earmarked
				contributions, as defined in ARM 44.11.404;
(c) all expenditures encouraged in order to
				avoid a contribution, as specified in ARM 44.11.504; and
(d) all contributions that are coordinated as
				defined in
				13-1-101, MCA, and further
				explained in ARM 44.11.501 and 44.11.602.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.11 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.11.2 - Political Committees and Candidates › Rule 44.11.223 - AGGREGATE CONTRIBUTION LIMITS FOR WRITE-IN CANDIDATES

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(1) A candidate who
				is unsuccessful in a contested primary election, but who complies with
				applicable statutes to qualify as a write-in candidate for the general
				election, must file a declaration of intent pursuant to
				13-10-211, MCA.
(2) The write-in candidate must close his or
				her primary election account, and follow the procedures to dispose of the funds
				according to ARM 44.11.701 and 44.11.702.
(3) The write-in candidate shall not use any
				primary election funds for his or her general write-in election
				campaign.
(4) The write-in
				candidate shall file a new statement of candidate and, if required, a business
				disclosure statement, and comply with the aggregate contribution limits for the
				general election.
IMP,
					 13-37-216,
					 13-37-218,
					 13-37-240,
					 MCA
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.11 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.11.2 - Political Committees and Candidates › Rule 44.11.224 - DESIGNATION OF CONTRIBUTIONS FOR PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTIONS

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(1) Aggregate contributions for elections in
				a campaign are limited according to
				13-37-216
				and
				13-37-218,
				MCA, and as explained by ARM
				44.11.222.
				An "election" in a campaign is either a primary election or a general
				election.
(2) For purposes of
				applying aggregate contribution limits per election the following apply:
(a) aggregate contribution limits for each
				election, as set forth in
				13-37-216,
				MCA, apply to a primary election and to a general election as defined in ARM
				44.11.222;
(b) time periods for
				filing reports of contributions and expenditures are set forth in
				13-37-226
				and
				13-37-228,
				MCA. As a general rule, contributions received by a candidate prior to and on
				the day of a primary election are designated for the primary election and are
				subject to the aggregate contribution limits for the primary election; however,
				a candidate in a contested primary may receive contributions designated for the
				general election during the primary election period (except for in-kind
				contributions) subject to the contribution limits for the general
				election;
(c) general election
				contributions received prior to the day of the primary election must be
				maintained in a separate account and shall not be used until after the day of
				the primary election;
(d) all
				contributions received by a candidate after the day of the primary election are
				designated as general election contributions and are subject to the aggregate
				contribution limit for the general election, except that a candidate may
				continue to receive contributions designated for the primary election subject
				to the limits after that election only for the purpose of paying primary
				election debts. General election contributions shall not be used to pay primary
				election debt;
(e) leftover funds
				that were designated for the primary election may be used for general election
				purposes if all primary debt has been paid.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.11 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.11.2 - Political Committees and Candidates › Rule 44.11.225 - LIMITATIONS ON CONTRIBUTIONS FROM POLITICAL PARTY COMMITTEES

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(1) Political
				committees formed by "political party organizations," as that phrase is defined
				in 13-1-101, MCA, are subject to the
				aggregate contribution limits, which include in-kind contributions and
				expenditures, established in
				13-37-216, MCA. Such committees
				are "political party committees," and include all county central committees,
				city central committees, clubs, and other committees, that fit within the
				definition of "political committee" in
				13-1-101, MCA, and were formed by
				a political party organization.
(2)
				Candidates shall be responsible for monitoring contributions from political
				party committees to ensure that the contribution limits are not
				exceeded.
(3) For the purposes of
				determining compliance with political party contribution limits established
				pursuant to
				13-37-216, MCA, a "contribution"
				does not include a coordinated expenditure made solely by a political party
				committee in the form of provision of personal services by paid staff of the
				political party that benefit the associational interest of the political party
				but also constitute reportable election activity benefitting a particular
				candidate of the same political party.
Sec.
					 13-37-114, MCA; IMP,
					 13-37-216,
					 MCA;
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.11 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.11.2 - Political Committees and Candidates › Rule 44.11.226 - LIMITS ON RECEIPTS FROM POLITICAL COMMITTEES

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(1) Senate
				Bill 224 of the 2021 Legislature repealed contribution limits from political
				committees to legislative candidates.
AUTH:
					 13-37-114,
					 13-37-218,
					 MCA; IMP:
					 13-37-114,
					 13-37-216,
					 MCA.
Administrative Rules of Montana › Department 44 - SECRETARY OF STATE › Chapter 44.11 - COMMISSIONER OF POLITICAL PRACTICES › Subchapter 44.11.2 - Political Committees and Candidates › Rule 44.11.227 - LIMITATIONS ON INDIVIDUAL AND POLITICAL PARTY CONTRIBUTIONS TO A CANDIDATE

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(1) Pursuant to the calculation specified in
				13-37-216, MCA, limits on total
				combined contributions by a political committee, other than a political party
				committee, or by an individual to candidates are as follows:
(a) candidates filed jointly for governor and
				lieutenant governor may receive no more than $1,120;
(b) a candidate for other statewide office
				may receive no more than $790;
(c)
				a candidate for all other public offices may receive no more than
				$450.