AJR63-AA1,2,77 [Article XIII] Section 14 (1) An act is for political purposes when it is done for
8the purpose of influencing the election or nomination for election of any individual
9to state or local office; for the purpose of influencing the recall from or retention in
10office of an individual holding a state or local office, whether before or after the time
11that a recall election is ordered, or for the purpose of contesting or defending a recall
12election order; for the purpose of payment of expenses incurred as a result of a
13recount at an election; or for the purpose of influencing a particular vote at a

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1referendum. In the case of a candidate, or a committee or group which is organized
2primarily for the purpose of influencing the election or nomination for election of any
3individual to state or local office, for the purpose of influencing the recall from or
4retention in office of an individual holding a state or local office, or for the purpose
5of influencing a particular vote at a referendum, all administrative and overhead
6expenses for the maintenance of an office or staff which are used principally for any
7such purpose are deemed to be for a political purpose.

AJR63-AA1,2,108 (2) Contributions utilized for the purpose of payment of legal fees and other
9expenses incurred as a result of a recount at an election are not subject to limitation
10by this section.

AJR63-AA1,2,1711 (3) In the case of an officer against whom a recall petition is circulated or a
12candidate whose candidacy is advocated to replace such an officer, the campaign of
13the candidate begins on the day that any person registers his or her intent to
14circulate a recall petition and ends on the date specified for a special election under
15the statutes, or if no recall election is ordered, on the date on which the officeholder
16or candidate receives sufficient contributions to retire any obligations incurred in
17connection with the circulation of the petition.".