Legal Opinion
Yes for Life Political Action Committee v. Webster
District Court, D. Maine
Decided October 29, 1999No. CIV. 99-318-P-HPublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MEMORANDUM DECISION ON MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION
HORNBY, Chief Judge.
Maine election laws require that when a political action committee (“PAC”) spends money on advocacy concerning a ballot measure, the message must also say “Authorized by” the PAC, giving its name and address. See 21-A M.R.S.A. § 1055 (West Supp.1998). If it is broadcast, the broadcaster must ensure that the name and address of the PAC that paid for the political message are disclosed, along with the additional statement: “A copy of our Report is available from and may be viewed at the office of the Commission on…
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