§ 21-5-40. Definitions
As used in this article, the term: “Affiliated committees” means any two or more political committees (including a separate segregated fund) established, financed, maintained, or controlled by the same business entity, labor organization, person, or group of persons, including any parent, subsidiary, branch, division, department, or local unit thereof. “Affiliated corporation” means with respect to […]
§ 21-5-11. Acceptance by Public Officers of Monetary Fees or Honoraria
No public officer other than a public officer elected state wide shall accept a monetary fee or honorarium in excess of $100.00 for a speaking engagement, participation in a seminar, discussion panel, or other activity which directly relates to the official duties of that public officer or the office of that public officer. No public […]
§ 21-5-41. Maximum Allowable Contributions
No person, corporation, political committee, or political party shall make, and no candidate or campaign committee shall receive from any such entity, contributions to any candidate for state-wide elected office which in the aggregate for an election cycle exceed: Five thousand dollars for a primary election; Three thousand dollars for a primary run-off election; Five […]
§ 21-5-12. Connected Organizations
The name of each political action committee shall include the name of its connected organization. The name of any separate segregated fund, as defined in Code Section 21-5-40, shall include the name of its connected organization. History. Code 1981, § 21-5-12 , enacted by Ga. L. 1994, p. 258, § 1; Ga. L. 2005, p. […]
§ 21-5-13. Limitation of Actions
Any action alleging a violation of this chapter shall be commenced within three years after the date on which the violation, wrongful action, or omission occurred, unless otherwise provided by subsections (b) or (c) of this Code section. Any action alleging a violation involving any person elected to serve for a term of four or […]
§ 21-5-14. E-Mail Address Reporting Requirements; Exceptions
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, each individual required by this chapter to file a report or disclosure statement with the commission shall provide the commission, in writing, with a current e-mail address and shall advise the commission, in writing, of any change to such address within ten days of any […]
§ 21-5-15. Notice to Local Officials Regarding Certain Actions to Be Given by Certified Mail or Statutory Overnight Delivery
When the commission gives notice to a local official referred to in subparagraph (F) or (G) of paragraph (22) of Code Section 21-5-3 of any of the actions listed in this Code section, such notice shall be given by certified mail or statutory overnight delivery. This Code section shall apply with respect to any notice […]
§ 21-5-30. Contributions Made to Candidate or Campaign Committee or for Recall of a Public Officer
Except as provided in subsection (e) of Code Section 21-5-34, no contributions to bring about the nomination or election of a candidate for any office shall be made or accepted except directly to or by a candidate or such candidate’s campaign committee which is organized for the purpose of bringing about the nomination or election […]
§ 21-5-30.1. Contributions by Regulated Entities to Elected Executive Officers or Candidates
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the definitions set forth in Code Section 21-5-3 shall be applicable to the provisions of this Code section. As used in this Code section, the term: “Campaign committee” means the candidate, person, or committee which accepts contributions to bring about the nomination for election or election of an […]
§ 21-5-30.2. Contributions by Public Agencies
Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, the definitions set forth in Code Section 21-5-3 shall be applicable to the provisions of this Code section. As used in this Code section, the term: “Agency” means: Every state department, agency, board, bureau, commission, and authority; Every county, municipal corporation, school district, or other political subdivision of […]