Current through the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 11-391 - Advertisements(a) Any advertisement that is broadcast, televised, circulated, published, distributed, or otherwise communicated, including by electronic means, shall: (1) Contain the name and address of the candidate, candidate committee, noncandidate committee, or other person paying for the advertisement;(2) Contain a notice in a prominent location stating either that: (A) The advertisement has the approval and authority of the candidate; provided that an advertisement paid for by a candidate, candidate committee, or ballot issue committee does not need to include the notice; or(B) The advertisement has not been approved by the candidate; and(3) Not contain false information about the time, date, place, or means of voting.(b) The fine for violation of this section, if assessed by the commission, shall not exceed $25 for each advertisement that lacks the information required by this section or provides prohibited information, and shall not exceed an aggregate amount of $5,000; provided that any violation of this section by a noncandidate committee, if assessed by the commission, shall be no less than $150 for each advertisement that lacks the information required by this section or provides prohibited information.Amended by L 2023, c 127,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2023.Amended by L 2014, c 128,§ 4, eff. 6/24/2014.Amended by L 2014, c 128,§ 2, eff. 6/24/2014.Amended by L 2013, c 112,§ 10, eff. 11/5/2014. L 2010, c 211, pt of §2 .