Section 270-3-7 - LIMITATIONS ON CAMPAIGN EXPENSESA certified candidate shall:
1. limit the candidate's campaign expenditures and obligations to the applicable Clean Election Act Fund distribution amounts;2. not accept any contributions unless specifically authorized in writing to do so by the Commission in accordance with the Act [§1125(2) and §1125(13)];3. use revenues distributed from the Fund only for campaign-related purposes as outlined in guidelines published by the Commission, and not for personal or any other use;4. not use revenues distributed from the Fund to purchase goods to sell for profit;5. not spend more than the following amounts of Fund revenues on thank you notes or advertising to thank supporters or voters:A. $250 for a candidate for the State House of Representatives;B. $750 for a candidate for the State Senate; andC. $2,500 by a gubernatorial candidate. The candidate may also use his or her personal funds for these purposes;
6. not use revenues distributed from the Fund for the payment of fines, forfeitures, or civil penalties, or for the defense of any enforcement action of the Commission; and7. not make any payment of more than $50 in cash. Payments of more than $50 in Maine Clean Election Act funds must be made by check, debit or credit card or wire transfer.