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§ 55:1 Definitions

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Definitions Candidate Requirements Political Committee Requirements Campaign Finance Political Parties

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§ 55:2 Accounts of campaign contributions and expenditures; violations; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Candidate Requirements Campaign Finance Disclosure Qualifications - Candidates Election Offenses

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§ 55:3 Director of campaign and political finance; selection; powers and duties; judicial review of decisions; procedure for violations; penalties; fund transfers

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Political Parties Investigation Responsibilities - Election Officials

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§ 55:5 Political committees; statement of organization; treasurer; secretary; duties; expenditures; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Political Parties Election Offenses Responsibilities - Election Officials

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§ 55:5A Elected public officials; political action committees

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Candidate Requirements Qualifications - Candidates Political Parties

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§ 55:5B Names or phrases identifying political committees in organizational statements

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Political Committee Requirements Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Political Parties

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§ 55:5C Online training program for treasurers of political committees

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Qualifications - Candidates Political Parties

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§ 55:6 Restrictions on expenditures; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Political Committee Requirements Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 55:6A Contributions from political action committees; limitations

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Political Committee Requirements Contribution Limits Campaign Finance Political Parties

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§ 55:6B Ballot question committees; contributions

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Initiatives and Referenda Contribution Limits Campaign Finance Political Parties

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§ 55:7 Receipts, disbursements and contributions regulated; limitations; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Contribution Limits Campaign Finance Political Parties Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 55:7A Campaign contributions to candidates from individuals; limitations; contributions from legislative and executive agents; contributions from gaming licensee

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Contribution Limits Campaign Finance Political Parties

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§ 55:8 Political contributions, etc., by corporations; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Contribution Limits Campaign Finance Political Parties Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 55:8A Media organizations offering time or space to qualified candidates at no cost or at reduced cost; limitations

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Definitions Campaign Finance Political Parties

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§ 55:9 Contributions and expenditures over $50 in cash or $100 by money order or bank check; use of credit or debit card by committee; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Political Committee Requirements Contribution Limits Campaign Finance Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 55:9A Contributions by direct deposit; authorization cards

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Political Committee Requirements Contribution Limits Campaign Finance Political Parties

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§ 55:9B Joint contributions

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Contribution Limits Campaign Finance Political Parties

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§ 55:10 True name and address of donor to be given; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Political Parties Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 55:10A Treatment of contributions made to candidate or on behalf of candidate or through intermediary or conduit

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Definitions Political Committee Requirements Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Political Parties

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§ 55:11 Soliciting of money, etc., from, and payment thereof by, candidates prohibited; exception; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Candidate Requirements Campaign Finance Political Parties Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 55:12 Soliciting of money for nomination papers prohibited; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 55:13 Solicitation or receipt of political campaign contributions by appointed public officers or employees prohibited; exceptions; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 55:14 Soliciting contributions in public buildings prohibited; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 55:15 Political contributions by public officers or employees restricted; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 55:16 Requiring political contributions or services of persons in public service prohibited; penalty

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 55:16A Obligation to make political contribution or render political service; penalty

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 55:16B Obligation to make political contribution or render political service employed for compensation; penalty

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 55:17 Public service status of officers or employees protected relative to political contributions; penalty

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 55:18 Reports of contributions and expenditures; persons required to file; contents; reporting periods; time limits; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Political Committee Requirements Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 55:18A Reports of independent expenditures

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 55:18B Candidate or elected official sponsoring fund raising event on behalf of non-resident candidate; reports of contributions; penalty

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Candidate Requirements Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 55:18C Electronic reporting system; campaign finance reports and activity statements

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Candidate Requirements Political Committee Requirements Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance

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§ 55:18D Vendor expenditures on behalf of political committee; accounting

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Definitions Political Committee Requirements Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance

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§ 55:18E Legal defense, recount or inauguration funds; creation; donations

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Candidate Requirements Political Committee Requirements Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance

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§ 55:18F Electioneering communication expenditures

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Electioneering Campaign Finance Disclosure Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 55:18G Independent expenditure or electioneering communication on radio, television or internet advertising; disclosure statement; violations; penalty

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Candidate Requirements Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 55:19 Campaign funds; designation of depository

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 55:22 Persons or corporations making contributions; filing of reports with director; penalties

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Initiatives and Referenda Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 55:22A Expenditures for political purpose; report; punishment for violation; examination of accounts

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 55:23 Persons acting for political committees; accounts and vouchers to treasurers

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Political Committee Requirements Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 55:24 Place of filing statements or reports; signing

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Candidate Requirements Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance

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§ 55:25 Preservation of statements and reports by director; public inspection and reproduction

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Political Parties Record Retention and Confidentiality

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§ 55:26 Preservation of statements and reports by city or town clerk; public inspection and reproduction

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Record Retention and Confidentiality Responsibilities - Election Officials

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§ 55:27 Furnishing summary of laws and forms

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Political Parties Record Retention and Confidentiality

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§ 55:28 Inspection of statements and reports; delinquencies; notice; filing

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Responsibilities - Election Officials

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§ 55:29 Failure to file or unlawful statement, report or affidavit; notice to and duties of director and attorney general

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Enforcement Election Offenses Responsibilities - Election Officials

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§ 55:30 Courts authorized to compel filing of statements

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Enforcement Election Offenses Responsibilities - Election Officials

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§ 55:31 Immunity of witnesses

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Campaign Finance Disclosure Campaign Finance Enforcement

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§ 55:32 Corrupt practices by candidate defined

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Definitions Enforcement Election Offenses

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§ 55:33 Election petitions for corrupt practices; procedure

Code: Title VIII: ElectionsChapter 55: Disclosure And Regulation Of Campaign Expenditures And Contributions

Topics: Definitions Procedures Causes of Action Enforcement Election Offenses

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