November 3, 2020 Candidate Packet - Flipping Book Version

fundraising communication, whether through any broadcasting station, newspaper, magazine, printed literature, direct mailing, or any other type of general public advertising, or through telephone or individual oral fundraising appeal, clearly and conspicuously stating that the person is not authorized by the candidate or committee and that the candidate or committee is not responsible for the actions of that person. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.) CHAPTER 4. Limitations on the Use of Surplus Campaign Funds [20301- 20301.] ( Chapter 4 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) 20301. This chapter shall not be construed to impose any reporting obligations in addition to those obligations imposed by other provisions of law, nor shall this chapter apply to the expenditure of campaign funds in conjunction with any pending litigation. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

CHAPTER 5. Fair Campaign Practices [20400 - 20444] ( Chapter 5 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) ARTICLE 1. General Intent [20400- 20400.] ( Article 1 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. ) 20400.

The Legislature declares that the purpose of this chapter is to encourage every candidate for public office in this state to subscribe to the Code of Fair Campaign Practices. It is the ultimate intent of the Legislature that every candidate for public office in this state who subscribes to the Code of Fair Campaign Practices will follow the basic principles of decency, honesty, and fair play in order that, after vigorously contested, but fairly conducted campaigns, the citizens of this state may exercise their constitutional right to vote, free from dishonest and unethical practices which tend to prevent the full and free expression of the will of the voters. The purpose in creating the Code of Fair Campaign Practices is to give voters guidelines in determining fair play and to encourage candidates to discuss issues instead of untruths or distortions. (Enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2.)

ARTICLE 2. Definitions [20420- 20420.] ( Article 2 enacted by Stats. 1994, Ch. 920, Sec. 2. )