Indiana § 3-9-8-1 - "Campaign communication"
Full text of Indiana Indiana Code § 3-9-8-1 — "Campaign communication", with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-9-8-1. "Campaign communication"
Sec. 1. (a) As used in this chapter, "campaign communication" means a communication, regardless of the format of the communication or the medium through which the communication is disseminated:
(1) that advocates for the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate;
(2) the purpose of which is to:
(A) injure a candidate in an election; or
(B) influence the outcome of an election; or
(3) that solicits a contribution.
(b) For purposes of subsection (a)(1), a candidate is clearly identified if any of the following apply:
(1) The communication includes one (1) or more of the following:
(A) The name of the candidate.
(B) A video, photograph, or drawing of the candidate.
(C) Fabricated media depicting the candidate.
(2) The identity of the candidate is apparent by unambiguous reference.
As added by P.L.81-2024, SEC.1.
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Section 3-9-8-1 (""Campaign communication"") is part of the Indiana Code, the codified statutory law of Indiana. 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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