Minnesota HF4540 prohibits misrepresentation of campaign authority, establishes criminal penalties, and provides civil remedies.

Minnesota HF4540 makes it illegal to misrepresent oneself or any committee or organization as speaking or acting for a candidate, political party, committee, fund, or organization with the intent to defraud. It also prohibits knowingly participating in any plan, scheme, or design to violate this clause. Violations are subject to criminal penalties and civil remedies, including a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per violation. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 211B.32, subdivision 1, to specify that complaints must be filed with the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.

Minnesota HF4540 prohibits misrepresentation of campaign authority, establishes criminal penalties, and provides civil remedies.

Minnesota HF4540 makes it illegal to misrepresent oneself or any committee or organization as speaking or acting for a candidate, political party, committee, fund, or organization with the intent to defraud. It also prohibits knowingly participating in any plan, scheme, or design to violate this clause. Violations are subject to criminal penalties and civil remedies, including a civil penalty of up to $1,000 per violation. The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 211B.32, subdivision 1, to specify that complaints must be filed with the Campaign Finance and Public Disclosure Board.