Code of Massachusetts Regulations
970 CMR - OFFICE OF CAMPAIGN AND POLITICAL FINANCE
Title 970 CMR 4.00 - Public Finance Regulations
Section 4.01 - Scope and Purpose

Universal Citation: 970 MA Code of Regs 970.4
Current through Register 1518, March 29, 2024

M.G.L. c. 55C establishes expenditure limits for certain candidates for statewide elective office in the Commonwealth. In addition, M.G.L. c. 55C provides that candidates for statewide elective office who agree to abide by certain statutory expenditure limits and who submit qualified contributions in the minimum amounts established by law are eligible for limited public financing. M.G.L. c. 55C also regulates the distribution, accounting and, in certain cases, the repayment of public funds by candidates. 970 CMR 4.00 governs certain procedures candidates must follow in order to have their name appear on the ballot and that those candidates seeking public financing of their campaign must follow to qualify for public funds. In addition, 970 CMR 4.00 governs the procedures, recordkeeping practices and post election audits applicable to candidates for statewide elective office.

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