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§ 2901. Definitions

§ 2901. Definitions As used in this chapter: (1) “Candidate” means an individual who has taken affirmative action to become a candidate for State, county, local, or legislative office in a primary, special, general, or local election. An affirmative action shall include one or more of the following: (A) accepting contributions or making expenditures totaling […]

§ 2902. Exceptions

§ 2902. Exceptions The definitions of “contribution,” “expenditure,” and “electioneering communication” shall not apply to: (1) any news story, commentary, or editorial distributed through the facilities of any broadcasting station, newspaper, magazine, or other periodical publication that has not been paid for or such facilities are not owned or controlled by any political party, committee, […]