§ 7-5. City elections campaign financing.

(a)

Definitions. The following terms, as used in this section, shall mean:

Contribution shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Chapter 106, Florida Statutes, as amended and supplemented.

Expenditure shall have the meaning ascribed to such term in Chapter 106, Florida Statutes, as amended and supplemented.

(b)

Limitation on contributions and expenditures. It is unlawful for any person or political committee, as defined in Chapter 106, Florida Statutes, to make a contribution or expenditure in excess of $250.00 directly, indirectly, or through a political committee, to any candidate for election to the office of city commissioner. Furthermore, it shall be unlawful for any candidate, political committee or other person to knowingly accept or receive any campaign contribution or expenditure prohibited by this section. The contribution and expenditure limits of this section apply to each election. The contribution limits provided in this subsection do not apply to contributions by a candidate to his or her campaign.

(c)

Penalties. Any individual who violates this section shall be subject to the penalties elsewhere prescribed in the City Code of Ordinances, which are applicable to a violation of a municipal ordinance.

(Ord. No. 1586, § 2, 3-5-2015)