W. Va. Code R. § 146-3-12

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 15, April 12, 2024

Section 146-3-12 - Political Disclaimers

12.1. No person may publish, issue or circulate, or cause to be published, issued or circulated, any anonymous letter, circular, placard, radio or television advertisement or other publication supporting or aiding the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate.

12.2. No person will be in violation of Section 12.1. of this Rule if on the communication the words "Paid for by (name of the person paying for the communication)" are visible and legible on the face of the communication or spoken clearly in an audio advertisement.

12.3. Any communication paid for by an independent expenditure shall include a clear and conspicuous public notice that:

12.3.1. Clearly states that the communication is not authorized by the candidate or the candidate's committee;

12.3.2. Clearly identifies the person making the expenditure; and

12.3.3. If the communication appears on or is disseminated by broadcast, cable or satellite transmission, the statement required by this Subsection shall be both spoken clearly and appear in clearly readable writing at the end of the communication.

12.4. In each electioneering communication, a statement shall appear or be presented in a clear and conspicuous manner that:

12.4.1. Clearly indicates that the electioneering communication is not authorized by the candidate or the candidate's committee; and

12.4.2. Clearly identifies the person making the expenditure for the electioneering communication: Provided, that if the electioneering communication appears on or is disseminated by broadcast, cable or satellite transmission, the statement required by this Section shall be both spoken clearly and appear in clearly readable writing at the end of the communication.

12.5. Any communication that results from a coordinated expenditure shall contain an additional disclaimer that clearly identifies that the expenditure is coordinated with the candidate, the candidate committee, or the party committee with which it was coordinated.

W. Va. Code R. § 146-3-12