American Samoa § 6.1718 - Preliminary reports.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 6.1718 — Preliminary reports., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6.1718. Preliminary reports.
(a) Each candidate, authorized person in the case of a party, or campaign treasurer in the case of a committee shall file a preliminary report with the Commission on forms provided by the Commission not later than 4:30 p.m. of the 10th calendar day prior to each election. The report shall be certified under 6.1704 and shall contain the following information which is current through the 15th calendar day prior to the election: (1) The aggregate sum of all contributions received; (2) the amount and date of deposit of the contribution and the name and address of each donor who contributes an aggregate of $100 or more; (3) all expenditures made, incurred, or authorized by or for a candidate including the name and address of each payee and the amount, date, and purpose of each expenditure; and (4) a current statement of the balance on hand or deficit. (b) Notwithstanding this section, a candidate or committee which makes expenditures of $500 or less may file a short form report with the Commission in lieu of the reports required by this section and 6.1719.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 6.1718
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 6.1718 cover?
Section 6.1718 ("Preliminary reports.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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