Minn. R. agency 143, ch. 4503, pt. 4503.0800
An approved expenditure made on behalf of multiple candidates must be allocated between the candidates on a reasonable basis if the cost exceeds $20 per candidate.
A reasonable portion of the fair market value of preparation and distribution of association newsletters or similar materials which, in part, advocate the nomination or election of a candidate is a donation in kind which must be approved by the candidate if the value exceeds $20, unless an independent expenditure is being made.
The fair market value of shared office space or services provided to a candidate without reimbursement is a donation in kind.
Costs of providing constituent services that are campaign expenditures and paid with the personal funds of the candidate are a donation in kind to the principal campaign committee of the candidate.
Minn. R. agency 143, ch. 4503, pt. 4503.0800
Statutory Authority: MS s 10A.02