Pennsylvania Act 1986-212 — GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR RESIDENCES - POLITICAL FUNDRAISING

Act text

AN ACT

Prohibiting the use of certain buildings for political fundraising events; and providing a penalty.

Compiler's Note: Section 3 of Act 118 of 2019 provided that this act is repealed insofar as it is inconsistent with the amendment or addition of sections 2402(a) and (o) and 2402.3 of the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.177, No.175), known as The Administrative Code of 1929.

The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows:

Section 1. Prohibited use of Governor's and Lieutenant Governor's Mansions and certain public buildings.

(a) General rule.--It is unlawful to employ or use the facilities of:

(1) the official residence of the Governor of the Commonwealth, the Governor's Mansion, located in the City of Harrisburg; or

(2) the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of the Commonwealth, the Lieutenant Governor's Mansion, located at Fort Indiantown Gap;

for the purpose of holding a political fundraising event.

(b) Funds returned.--Funds raised upon the behalf of a candidate or committee in violation of the provisions of subsection (a) shall be reimbursed to the contributor.

(c) Penalty.--A person who knowingly and intentionally violates this act commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction, be sentenced to pay a fine of $1,000.

Section 2. Effective date.

This act shall take effect immediately.