Political Signs and Disclaimer Requirements for Political Literature and Advertisements
WHAT is a “disclaimer”?
A disclaimer identifies who paid for certain political material and whether any candidate approves of the material if the material is paid for by someone other than the candidate.
What are some examples of political materials and literature requiring disclaimers?
Newspaper advertisements, billboards, signs, posters, yard signs, (whether homemade or commercially printed), portable billboards, brochures, leaflets, circulars, letterheads and direct mail pieces sent to more than 100 persons.
Is there a penalty for circulating or publishing literature or other material concerning a candidate without the required disclaimer?
Yes. The penalty is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to a $5,000 fine, not more than one (1) year imprisonment, or both. (IC 3-14-1-3)
Do you think these three local candidates know that they’re in violation of the Indiana Election Commission guidelines? We're guessing "yes" on the Wizard of Westside, but "no" on the part of Mr. Hollis and Ms. Baird.
1 comment:
Coffey doesnt worry about following campaign laws after all he made several false statements about the stormwater program in his paid advertising and his WNAS candidate spotlight
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