Persons Prohibited from Accepting Contributions

The Michigan Campaign Finance Act, as amended, prohibits a committee from knowingly maintaining the receipt of a contribution that is prohibited under the Michigan Gaming Control & Revenue Act, as amended (Public Act 69 of 1997).

A committee "knowingly" maintains the receipt of a contribution only if it fails to return the contribution within 30 business days after receiving notice from the Department of State that the committee has received a prohibited contribution.

Enforcement - A committee that violates this section is subject to the MCFA's general civil penalty of $1,000 for each violation. Enforcement would occur through the regular referral process.