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U.S. Code as of:
01/3/05
Section 439a. Use of contributed amounts for certain purposes
(a) Permitted uses
A contribution accepted by a candidate, and any other donation
received by an individual as support for activities of the
individual as a holder of Federal office, may be used by the
candidate or individual -
(1) for otherwise authorized expenditures in connection with
the campaign for Federal office of the candidate or individual;
(2) for ordinary and necessary expenses incurred in connection
with duties of the individual as a holder of Federal office;
(3) for contributions to an organization described in section
170(c) of title 26;
(4) for transfers, without limitation, to a national, State, or
local committee of a political party;
(5) for donations to State and local candidates subject to the
provisions of State law; or
(6) for any other lawful purpose unless prohibited by
subsection (b) of this section.
(b) Prohibited use
(1) In general
A contribution or donation described in subsection (a) of this
section shall not be converted by any person to personal use.
(2) Conversion
For the purposes of paragraph (1), a contribution or donation
shall be considered to be converted to personal use if the
contribution or amount is used to fulfill any commitment,
obligation, or expense of a person that would exist irrespective
of the candidate's election campaign or individual's duties as a
holder of Federal office, including -
(A) a home mortgage, rent, or utility payment;
(B) a clothing purchase;
(C) a noncampaign-related automobile expense;
(D) a country club membership;
(E) a vacation or other noncampaign-related trip;
(F) a household food item;
(G) a tuition payment;
(H) admission to a sporting event, concert, theater, or other
form of entertainment not associated with an election campaign;
and
(I) dues, fees, and other payments to a health club or
recreational facility.
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