Tennessee § 2-10-308 - Penalties.
Full text of Tennessee Tennessee Code Annotated § 2-10-308 — Penalties., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-10-308. Penalties.
The registry of election finance may impose a maximum civil penalty for a violation of this part of not more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or one hundred fifteen percent (115%) of the amount of all contributions made or accepted in excess of the limitations established by this part, whichever is greater. Penalties imposed under this part shall be deposited into the state general fund. To request a waiver or reduction or in any way to contest a penalty imposed by the staff of the registry, a person shall file a petition with the registry. Such petition shall be considered as a contested case proceeding under the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5. If a civil penalty lawfully assessed against a candidate is not paid within thirty (30) days after the assessment becomes final, the candidate shall be ineligible to qualify for election to any state or local public office until such penalty is paid. Acts 1995, ch. 531, § 1.
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What does Tennessee Code Annotated § 2-10-308 cover?
Section 2-10-308 ("Penalties.") is part of the Tennessee Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Tennessee. 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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