GroundRules
GOV § 89512
Where this section sits in the code
- Government Code - GOV
- TITLE 9. POLITICAL REFORM [81000. - 91014.]
- CHAPTER 9.5. Ethics [89500. - 89522.]
- ARTICLE 4. Campaign Funds [89510. - 89522.]
(a) An expenditure to seek office is within the lawful execution of the trust imposed by Section 89510 if it is reasonably related to a political purpose. An expenditure associated with holding office is within the lawful execution of the trust imposed by Section 89510 if it is reasonably related to a legislative or governmental purpose. Expenditures which confer a substantial personal benefit shall be directly related to a political, legislative, or governmental purpose.
(b) Except as expressly authorized by this article, an expenditure for a fine, penalty, judgment, or settlement is not within the lawful execution of the trust imposed by Section 89510.
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