The Mercer County Democratic Committee is permitted to accept contributions from: Individuals, Partnerships, Limited Liability Companies (LLCs), Corporations, Labor Organizations, Political Committees, Political Action Committees (PACs)/Continuing Political Committees (CPCs).
Contributions are subject to the prohibitions and limitations of New Jersey election law. Permitted contributors may annually contribute a maximum of $37,000..
For more information on contribution limits visit http://www.elec.state.nj.us/forcandidates/elect_limits.htm
Federal law prohibits the Mercer County Democratic Committee from accepting contributions from foreign nationals. Individuals who have permanent U.S. residency (green cards) may contribute, however.
State law prohibits the Mercer County Democratic Committee from accepting contributions from banks, insurance companies, public utilities, cable television companies, and any majority shareholder in such entities.
State law (The Casino Control Act) prohibits the Mercer County Democratic Committee from accepting contributions from companies that hold or are applicants for a casino license, including any holding company or subsidiary of a casino licensee or applicant. Contributions from officers, directors, key employees of any such company are prohibited. In addition, contributions by members of the New Jersey Casino Control Commission and its employees are barred.
It is illegal to reimburse any individual for a contribution to the Mercer County Democratic Committee. It is illegal for individuals to accept a reimbursement for any contribution made to the Mercer County Democratic Committee.
Contributions or gifts to the Mercer County Democratic Committee are not deductible as charitable contributions for Federal income tax purposes.
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