Senate Bill 0049

ARCHIVE (2011)

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DIGEST OF SB49 (Updated January 27, 2011 2:41 pm - DI 84)

Civil penalties for certain disclaimers. Establishes a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 per communication for a person who makes certain campaign communications that contain a disclaimer that is difficult to read or whose placement is easily overlooked. Specifies the type size and color contrast for a disclaimer that meets the statutory requirements. Provides that a person whose sole act is, in the normal course of business, participating in the preparation, printing, distribution, or broadcast of the communication containing the disclaimer does not have liability for a disclaimer that violates the statute.

    Current Status:
     In Committee - 2nd House
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