N.M. Admin. Code § 1.10.13.18

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024
Section 1.10.13.18 - IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS
A. In-kind contributions must be reported with the actual value of the contribution. If an actual value is not available, an estimated value of the contribution may be used.
B. Coordinated expenditures are treated as in-kind contributions and must be reported as such.
C. If a committee or person makes an in-kind contribution that benefits multiple candidates, each candidate must report the estimated benefit received per person.
D. Goods, such as facilities, equipment, or supplies, are valued at the price the item or facility would have cost, given its age and condition, at the time the contribution was made.
E. If goods or services are provided at less than the usual and normal charge, the amount of the in-kind contribution is the difference between the usual and normal charge for the goods or services at the time of the contribution and the amount charged to the candidate or committee.
F. The value of in-kind contributions from a political party or legislative caucus committee to a candidate nominated by that party in a general election cycle do not apply to the limitations on contributions to candidates or campaign committees.
G. If a committee makes an expenditure that is reported as coordinated or in-kind to another campaign or political committee, the committee making the expenditure must disclose the candidate or political committee that is benefitting from the expenditure.

N.M. Admin. Code § 1.10.13.18

Adopted by New Mexico Register, Volume XXVIII, Issue 18, September 26, 2017, eff. 10/10/2017, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXX, Issue 20, October 29, 2019, eff. 10/29/2019, Amended by New Mexico Register, Volume XXXIII, Issue 06, March 22, 2022, eff. 3/22/2022