§ 7007. Receipt of Contributions Under Government Code Section 15626.

For purposes of Government Code Section 15626,

(a) The term “contribution” has the same meaning prescribed in Government Code Section 82015 and the regulation adopted pursuant thereto. A contribution made pursuant to Section 301(b) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C.A. s 431(2)) to a candidate for federal office or to a committee formed for the purpose of electing a candidate for federal office is not considered a contribution within the meaning of Section 15626. A contribution is deemed to be received if it has been accepted or received within the meaning of Government Code Section 84211(g).

(b) A person “accepts” or “receives” a contribution only if the contribution is for that person's own candidacy or own controlled committee.

(c) A person “makes a contribution” to a board member or candidate only if the contribution is made for that board member's or candidate's own candidacy or controlled committee.

(d) A contribution to a board member from a political action committee organized under 2 U.S.C. s 441(a)-(b) and/or Government Code Section 82013, affiliated with a party, participant or agent to a party or participant is not a “contribution” for the purposes of Government Code Section 15626.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 7-21-94; operative 8-22-94 (Register 94, No. 29).