California § 89515 - Campaign funds may be used to make donations or loans to bona fide charitable, ed
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 89515 — Campaign funds may be used to make donations or loans to bona fide charitable, ed, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 89515. Campaign funds may be used to make donations or loans to bona fide charitable, ed
Campaign funds may be used to make donations or loans to bona fide charitable, educational, civic, religious, or similar tax-exempt, nonprofit organizations, where no substantial part of the proceeds will have a material financial effect on the candidate, elected officer, campaign treasurer, or any individual or individuals with authority to approve the expenditure of campaign funds held by a committee, or an immediate family member of one of those individuals, and where the donation or loan bears a reasonable relation to a political, legislative, or governmental purpose.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 89515
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 89515 cover?
Section 89515 ("Campaign funds may be used to make donations or loans to bona fide charitable, ed") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 89515?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 89515" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.
How does California § 89515 apply to my situation?
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