Code of Massachusetts Regulations
930 CMR - STATE ETHICS COMMISSION
Title 930 CMR 5.00 - Exemptions From M.g.l.c. 268a And M.g.l.c. 268b Related To Gifts
Section 5.10 - Political Campaign Contributions: Exemption from Disclosure

A contribution made and reported in accordance with M.G.L. c. 55 is not required to be the subject of a separate, additional disclosure pursuant to M.G.L. c. 268A, § 23(b)(3). A person acting within this exemption remains subject to the other prohibitions of M.G.L. c. 268A, including, but not limited to, §§ 3 and 23(b)(2).

Example: A lawyer contributes to the campaign of a candidate for State Auditor, and the contribution is reported pursuant to M.G.L. c. 55. Later, the lawyer has a matter before the Auditor's office. The Auditor is not required to make an additional disclosure of the contribution pursuant to M.G.L. c. 268A, § 23(b)(3), because it has already been disclosed in compliance with the campaign finance law, but remains subject to the prohibition of M.G.L. c. 268A, § 23(b)(2) against using the Auditor's position to give the lawyer any unwarranted privilege of substantial value.

Example of What is Not Permitted: A candidate for Select Board asks the Town Manager to contribute to her reelection campaign. This is a solicitation of a contribution from a subordinate and is prohibited by M.G.L. c. 268A, § 23(b)(2).