Chapter XXI. NOVATO POLITICAL FAIRNESS CAMPAIGN ACT  


I. - Purpose, Applicability of Act and Definitions
§ 21-1. Purpose and Intent.
§ 21-2. Citation.
§ 21-3. Application of the Political Reform Act.
§ 21-4. Definitions.
II. - Prohibited Campaign Contributions
§ 21-5. Prohibition of "Laundered" Campaign Contributions.
§ 21-6. No Transfer of Committee Funds.
§ 21-7. Limitation on Anonymous Contributions.
§ 21-8. Return of Contributions.
§ 21-8A. Contribution Limitations.
§ 21-8B. Limitation on Personal Loans.
III. - Solicitation, Advertisements and Additional Campaign Statements
§ 21-9. Written Solicitations by Candidates and Controlled Committees; Notice.
§ 21-10. Disclosure of Contributions and Expenditures to and by Candidates and Controlled Committees.
§ 21-11. Additional Pre-Election Campaign Statements; Friday Before Election and Late Contribution Reports.
§ 21-12. Disclosure in Mass Mailings of Contributors to Independent Expenditure Committees.
§ 21-13. Ads and Television Promotions to State by Whom Authorized.
§ 21-14. Disclosure by "Primarily Formed" Committee.
§ 21-15. Electronic Filing of Campaign Statements.
§ 21-16. Information Required Before Depositing Contributor's Contribution.
§ 21-17. Disclosure During Unsolicited Campaign Telephone Calls to Novato Residents.
IV. - Campaign Accounts, Debates and Recalls
§ 21-18. Funds Shall be on Deposit Before Making Expenditures.
§ 21-19. One Campaign Committee and One Checking Account Per Candidate for City Office.
§ 21-20. Election Campaign Accounts.
§ 21-21. Naming of Independent Expenditure Committee.
§ 21-22. Written Acknowledgment.
§ 21-23. Debates.
§ 21-24. Recall Campaign.
V. - Penalties and Enforcement
§ 21-25. No Criminal Penalties for Violations of Chapter.
§ 21-26. Administrative Penalties.
§ 21-27. Civil Enforcement.
§ 21-28. Injunctive Relief.
§ 21-29. Prohibited Acts Defined.
§ 21-30. Remedies Cumulative.
§ 21-31. Statute of Limitations.
VI. - Voluntary Expenditure Limitation
§ 21-32. Voluntary Expenditure Limitation.