§ 18215.1. Contributions; when Aggregated.

(a) Definitions. For purposes of determining when contributions are aggregated under the provisions of this title:

(1) “Entity” means any person, other than an individual;

(2) “Majority owned” means an ownership of more than fifty percent.

(b) The contributions of an entity whose contributions are directed and controlled by any individual shall be aggregated with contributions made by that individual and any other entity whose contributions are directed and controlled by the same individual;

(c) If two or more entities make contributions that are directed and controlled by a majority of the same persons, the contributions of those entities shall be aggregated;

(d) Contributions made by entities that are majority owned by any person shall be aggregated with the contributions of the majority owner and all other entities majority owned by that person, unless those entities act independently in their decision to make contributions.

Comment: See section 18428 regarding aggregation of contributions under Chapter 4 and Chapter 5 of this title. Also seeIn re Lumsdon (1976) 2 FPPC Ops. 140 andIn re Kahn (1976) 2 FPPC Ops. 151.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 4-4-2006; operative 5-4-2006 (Register 2006, No. 14). For prior history, see Register 97, No. 46.

Note

Note: Authority cited: Section 83112, Government Code. Reference: Section 82015, Government Code.