Maine § 1016-C. - Reports by legislative candidates
Full text of Maine Maine Revised Statutes § 1016-C. — Reports by legislative candidates, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1016-C.. Reports by legislative candidates
A candidate, as defined in Title 21‑A, section 1, subsection 5, for the Legislature who is not required to file a report under section 1016‑G shall file a report containing the same information required of Legislators under section 1016‑G no later than 5 p.m. on August 15th preceding the general election unless the candidate withdraws from the election in accordance with Title 21‑A, section 374‑A by that date. A candidate shall file statements electronically as is required of Legislators under section 1016‑G, subsection 5. If the candidate fails to file the statement by August 15th, the commission may assess penalties in accordance with section 1016‑G, subsection 3. [RR 2023, c. 2, Pt. A, §1 (COR).]
Source: official Maine text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Maine § 1016-C.
What does Maine Revised Statutes § 1016-C. cover?
Section 1016-C. ("Reports by legislative candidates") is part of the Maine Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Maine. 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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