Code of Massachusetts Regulations
970 CMR - OFFICE OF CAMPAIGN AND POLITICAL FINANCE
Title 970 CMR 2.00 - Political Expenditures
Section 2.17 - Independent Expenditures
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(1) Persons and Entities Required to File Reports of Independent Expenditures. The following persons and entities are required to file reports of independent expenditures in accordance with M.G.L c. 55, § 18A(a), (b), and (c):
(2) Timing of Reports. Reports of independent expenditures shall be filed within seven business days of when goods or services are utilized. The report discloses the date of the expenditure, the amount paid, the vendor, a description of the expenditure, e.g., "TV ad" or "mailing," and the name of the candidate(s) supported or opposed. If an independent expenditure exceeds $250 and is made within ten days of any election, but more than 24 hours before an election, a report disclosing the expenditure must be filed within 24 hours. The term "any election" as used in 970 CMR 2.17, shall mean any preliminary, primary, special or general election.
(3) Where Reports Filed. Except as provided in 970 CMR 2.22, all reports filed with the Director must be filed electronically, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 55, § 18C. Reports filed to disclose expenditures made to support or oppose municipal candidates who do not file with OCPF shall be filed in paper form with the city or town clerk.