Idaho Code 67-6610C – Use of Contributed Amounts for Certain Purposes
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(1) Permitted uses. A contribution accepted by a candidate may be used by the candidate:
(a) For expenditures in connection with the campaign for public office of the candidate;
(b) For ordinary and necessary expenses incurred in connection with duties of the individual as a holder of public office;
(c) For contributions to an organization described in section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986;
(d) For transfers, without limitation, to a national, state or local committee of a political party;
(e) For donations to state and local candidates subject to the provisions of state law; or
(f) For any other lawful purpose unless prohibited by subsection (2) of this section.
(2) Prohibited use.
(a) In general. A contribution shall not be converted by any person to personal use.
(b) Conversion. For the purposes of subsection (2)(a) of this section, a contribution shall be considered to be converted to personal use if the contribution is used to fulfill any commitment, obligation or expense of a person that would exist irrespective of the candidate’s election campaign or individual’s duties as a holder of public office, including:
(i) A home mortgage, rent or utility payment;
(ii) A clothing purchase except for items of de minimis value such as campaign shirts or hats;
(iii) A noncampaign or nonofficeholder related automobile expense;
(iv) A country club membership;
(v) A vacation or other noncampaign-related trip;
(vi) A tuition payment;
(vii) Admission to a sporting event, concert, theater or other form of entertainment not associated with an election campaign;
(viii) Dues, fees and other payments to a health club or recreational facility; and
(ix) Meals, groceries or other food expense, except for tickets to meals that the candidate attends solely for the purpose of enhancing the candidacy of another person or meal expenses which are incurred as part of a campaign activity or as part of a function that is related to the candidate’s or officeholder’s responsibilities.
Terms Used In Idaho Code 67-6610C
- Candidate: means an individual who seeks nomination, election, or reelection to public office and who has taken any of the following actions:
Idaho Code 67-6602Contribution: includes any advance, conveyance, forgiveness of indebtedness, deposit, distribution, loan, payment, gift, pledge, subscription or transfer of money or anything of value, and any contract, agreement, promise or other obligation, whether or not legally enforceable, to make a contribution, in support of or in opposition to any candidate, political committee or measure. See Idaho Code 67-6602 Election: means any state or local general, special, recall, or primary election. See Idaho Code 67-6602 Election campaign: means any campaign in support of or in opposition to a candidate for election to public office and any campaign in support of, or in opposition to, a measure. See Idaho Code 67-6602 Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan. Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period. Person: means an individual, corporation, association, firm, partnership, committee, political party, club or other organization or group of persons. See Idaho Code 67-6602 Public office: means any local, legislative, judicial, or state office or position that is filled by election but does not include the office of precinct committeeman. See Idaho Code 67-6602 State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114