21-A §1121. Short title

§1121. Short title This chapter may be known and cited as the “Maine Clean Election Act.”   [IB 1995, c. 1, §17 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY IB 1995, c. 1, §17 (NEW).

21-A §1122. Definitions

§1122. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [IB 1995, c. 1, §17 (NEW).] 1.  Certified candidate.  “Certified candidate” means a candidate running for Governor, State Senator or State Representative who chooses to participate in the Maine Clean Election Act and who is […]

21-A §1123. Alternative campaign financing option

§1123. Alternative campaign financing option This chapter establishes an alternative campaign financing option available to candidates running for Governor, State Senator and State Representative. This alternative campaign financing option is available to candidates for elections to be held beginning in the year 2000. The commission shall administer this Act and the fund. Candidates participating in […]

21-A §1124. The Maine Clean Election Fund established; sources of funding

§1124. The Maine Clean Election Fund established; sources of funding 1.  Established.  The Maine Clean Election Fund is established to finance the election campaigns of certified Maine Clean Election Act candidates running for Governor, State Senator and State Representative and to pay administrative and enforcement costs of the commission related to this Act. The fund […]

21-A §1125. Terms of participation

§1125. Terms of participation 1.  Declaration of intent.  A participating candidate shall file a declaration of intent to seek certification as a Maine Clean Election Act candidate and to comply with the requirements of this chapter. The declaration of intent must be filed with the commission prior to or during the qualifying period, except as […]

21-A §1126. Commission to adopt rules

§1126. Commission to adopt rules The commission shall adopt rules to ensure effective administration of this chapter. These rules must include but must not be limited to procedures for obtaining qualifying contributions, certification as a Maine Clean Election Act candidate, circumstances involving special elections, vacancies, recounts, withdrawals or replacements, collection of revenues for the fund, […]

21-A §1127. Violations

§1127. Violations 1.  Civil fine.  In addition to any other penalties that may be applicable, a person who violates any provision of this chapter or rules of the commission adopted pursuant to section 1126 is subject to a fine not to exceed $10,000 per violation payable to the fund. In addition to any fine, for […]

21-A §1128. Study report

§1128. Study report By March 15, 2011 and every 4 years after that date, the commission shall prepare for the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over legal affairs a report documenting, evaluating and making recommendations relating to the administration, implementation and enforcement of the Maine Clean Election Act and Maine Clean Election […]