N.J. Admin. Code § 19:25-15.21

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 11, June 3, 2024

Section 19:25-15.21 - Receipt of public funds

(a) The campaign treasurer, or deputy campaign treasurer, of any qualified candidates for election to the offices of Governor and of Lieutenant Governor in a general election shall promptly receive, on behalf of such qualified candidates, public moneys in an amount equal to twice the amount of each contribution eligible for match and deposited in such qualified candidates' matching fund account, described at N.J.S.A. 19:44A-32, except that no payment shall be made to any candidates from such fund for general election campaign purposes for the first $ 156,000 of the $ 490,000 deposited in such candidates' matching fund account.

(b) No candidates for election to the offices of Governor and of Lieutenant Governor or their campaign treasurer or deputy campaign treasurer shall receive any general election public matching funds if the Commission determines that an application for matching funds, submitted pursuant to 19:25-15.1 7, contains a contribution or contributions in excess of the general election contribution limit. The Commission shall permit the candidates or their campaign treasurer or deputy campaign treasurer to submit proof that the excessive portion of a contribution or contributions has been refunded.

Amended by 50 N.J.R. 911(a), effective 2/20/2018

Amended by 52 N.J.R. 2190(a), effective 12/21/2020