11-404 Initial determination by the commission.
§11-404 Initial determination by the commission. The commission shall promptly determine, without regard to chapter 91, to: (1) Summarily dismiss the complaint; (2) Investigate further; (3) Make a preliminary determination; or (4) Refer the complaint to an appropriate prosecuting attorney for prosecution under section 11-411. [L 2010, c 211, pt of §2]
11-405 Preliminary determination regarding probable cause.
§11-405 Preliminary determination regarding probable cause. (a) Upon hearing the response, if the respondent explains or otherwise responds to the complaint, and upon completion of any investigation, the commission may make a prompt preliminary determination as to whether probable cause exists that a violation of this part has been committed. The preliminary determination with findings […]
11-406 Waiver of further proceedings.
§11-406 Waiver of further proceedings. The commission may waive further proceedings due to action the respondent takes to remedy or correct the alleged violation, including the payment of any administrative fine. The commission shall make the remedial or corrective action taken by the respondent, the commission’s decision in light of the action to waive further […]
11-407 Contested case hearing.
§11-407 Contested case hearing. (a) A contested case hearing shall be conducted pursuant to chapter 91 and any rules adopted by the commission, except as provided in this section. (b) If a hearing is held before the commission, the commission shall not be bound by strict rules of evidence when conducting a hearing to determine […]
11-408 Dismissal.
§11-408 Dismissal. The complaint shall be dismissed if the commission makes a final determination that there is no violation of this part. [L 2010, c 211, pt of §2]
11-409 Final determination of violation; order.
§11-409 Final determination of violation; order. If the commission makes a final determination of a violation of this part, its written decision with findings of fact and conclusions of law may order any of the following: (1) The return of any contribution; (2) The reimbursement of any unauthorized expenditure; (3) The payment of any administrative […]
11-410 Administrative fines; relief.
§11-410 Administrative fines; relief. (a) The commission may make a decision or issue an order affecting any person violating any provision of this part or section 281-22 that may provide for the assessment of an administrative fine as follows: (1) If an individual, an amount not to exceed $1,000 for each occurrence or an amount […]
11-411 Criminal referral.
§11-411 Criminal referral. In lieu of an administrative determination that a violation of this part has been committed, the commission may refer the complaint to the attorney general or county prosecutor at any time it believes the respondent may have recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally committed a violation. [L 2010, c 211, pt of §2]
11-412 Criminal prosecution.
§11-412 Criminal prosecution. (a) Any person who recklessly, knowingly, or intentionally violates any provision of this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (b) Any person who knowingly or intentionally falsifies any report required by this part with the intent to circumvent the law or deceive the commission or who violates section 11-352 or 11-353 […]
11-401 Subpoena powers.
§11-401 Subpoena powers. (a) The commission may subpoena witnesses, examine them under oath, and require the production of books, papers, documents, or objects to the commission office or at any place in the State whether or not the subpoena is in connection with any hearing; provided that the person or documents subpoenaed shall be relevant […]