PUBLIC LAW 93-379, 88 STAT 480, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LAW REVISION COMMISSION ACT

93RD CONGRESS, H.R. 12832 AUGUST 21, 1974
AN ACT TO CREATE A LAW REVISION COMMISSION FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND TO ESTABLISH A MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, THAT THIS ACT MAY BE CITED AS "THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LAW REVISION COMMISSION ACT". //D.C. CODE 49 - 401 NOTE.//

SEC. 2. (A) THERE IS ESTABLISHED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA A DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LAW REVISION COMMISSION (HEREAFTER IN THIS ACT REFERRED TO AS THE "COMMISSION") //D.C. CODE 49 - 401.// WHICH SHALL CONSIST OF FIFTEEN MEMBERS APPOINTED AS FOLLOWS:

(1) TWO MEMBERS SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

(2) ONE MEMBER SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

(3) ONE MEMBER SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE OF THE SENATE.

(4) ONE MEMBER SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE MINORITY LEADER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

(5) ONE MEMBER SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE MINORITY LEADER OF THE SENATE.

(6) THREE MEMBERS SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ONE OF WHOM SHALL BE A NONLAWYER. AND ONE OF WHOM SHALL BE A MEMBER OF THE LAW FACULTY OF A LAW SCHOOL IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

(7) ONE MEMBER SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNCIL.

(8) TWO MEMBERS SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

(9) ONE MEMBER SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CORPORATION COUNSEL.

(10) TWO MEMBERS SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA UNIFIED BAR.

(B) NO PERSON MAY BE APPOINTED AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION UNLESS HE IS A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES. AT LEAST EIGHT PERSONS APPOINTED TO THE COMMISSION SHALL BE BONA FIDE RESIDENTS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WHO HAVE MAINTAINED AN ACTUAL PLACE OF ABODE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR AT LEAST THE NINETY DAYS IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THEIR APPOINTMENTS AS SUCH MEMBERS. THE REMAINING PERSONS APPOINTED AS MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION SHALL BE RESIDENTS OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION, AS DEFINED IN THE ACT OF JUNE 6, 1924 (D.C. CODE. SEC. 1 - 1001 ET SEQ.) //43 STAT. 463; 66 STAT. 781, 40 USC 71.// (ESTABLISHING THE NATIONAL CAPITAL PLANNING COMMISSION), WHO HAVE MAINTAINED AN ACTUAL PLACE OF ABODE IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION FOR AT LEAST NINETY DAYS IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO THEIR APPOINTMENTS AS SUCH MEMBERS.

(C) MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION SHALL SERVE FOR FOUR-YEAR TERMS AND MAY BE REAPPOINTED.

(D) THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMISSION SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION FROM AMONG THEIR NUMBER.

(E) EACH APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION SHALL BE MADE. WITHOUT REGARD TO POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION, ON THE BASIS OF THE ABILITY OF THAT PERSON TO PERFORM HIS DUTIES WITH THE COMMISSION.

(F) APPOINTMENTS MADE TO FILL VACANCIES ON THE COMMISSION SHALL BE MADE IN THE SAME MANNER, AND ON THE SAME BASIS, AS ORIGINAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE COMMISSION ARE MADE. A MEMBER APPOINTED TO FILL A VACANCY SHALL SERVE UNTIL THE EXPIRATION OF THE TERM OF MEMBER WHOSE VACANCY HE WAS APPOINTED TO FILL.

(G) MEMBERS AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMISSION SHALL BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE $100 FOR EACH DAY (INCLUDING TRAVELTIME) DURING WHICH THEY ARE ENGAGED IN THE ACTUAL PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES VESTED IN THE COMMISSION, EXCEPT NO MEMBER OR CHAIRMAN SHALL RECEIVE MORE THAN $5,000 FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF SUCH DUTIES DURING ANY TWELVE-MONTH PERIOD.

(H) WHILE AWAY FROM THEIR HOMES OR REGULAR PLACES OF BUSINESS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION, MEMBERS, INCLUDING THE CHAIRMAN, OF THE COMMISSION SHALL BE ALLOWED TRAVEL EXPENSES, INCLUDING PER DIEM IN LIEU OF SUBSISTENCE, IN THE SAME MANNER AS PERSONS EMPLOYED INTERMITTENTLY IN THE GOVERNMENT SERVICE ARE ALLOWED EXPENSES UNDER SECTION 5703 (B) OF TITLE 5 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE. //80 STAT. 499; 83 STAT. 190.//

(I) THE COMMISSION MAY APPOINT AND FIX THE COMPENSATION OF SUCH PERSONNEL AS IT DEEMS ADVISABLE. SUCH PERSONNEL SHALL BE APPOINTED SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 5 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE, GOVERNING APPOINTMENTS IN THE COMPETITIVE SERVICE, AND SHALL BE PAID IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 51 AND SUBCHAPTER II OF CHAPTER 53 OF SUCH TITLE //80 STAT. 443; 458, 5 USC 5101, 5311.// RELATING TO CLASSIFICATION AND GENERAL SCHEDULE PAY RATES. PERSONS APPOINTED TO THE STAFF OF THE COMMISSION SHALL BE SO APPOINTED SOLELY ON THE BASIS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION WITHOUT REGARD TO POLITICAL PARTY AFFILIATION. EMPLOYEES OF THE COMMISSION SHALL BE REGARDED AS EMPLOYEES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT.

(J) THE COMMISSION, ACTING THROUGH ITS CHAIRMAN, MAY REQUEST FROM ANY DEPARTMENT, AGENCY, OR INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH OF THE FEDERAL AND DISTRICT GOVERNEMENTS, INCLUDING INDEPENDENT AGENCIES, ANY INFORMATION FOR CARRYING OUT THE PURPOSES OF THIS ACT; AND EACH DEPARTMENT, AGENCY, INSTRUMENTALITY, AND INDEPENDENT AGENCY IS AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, TO FURNISH TO THE COMMISSION THE REQUESTED INFORMATION.

(K) THE COMMISSION MAY ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH FEDERAL OR STATE AGENCIES, PRIVATE FIRMS, INSTITUTIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS FOR THE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH OR SURVEYS, THE PREPARATION OF REPORTS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO THE DISCHARGE OF ITS DUTIES.

(L) THE COMMISSION MAY ESTABLISH SUCH ADVISORY GROUPS, COMMITTEES, AND SUBCOMMITTEES, CONSISTING OF MEMBERS OF NONMEMBERS, AS IT DEEMS NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THIS ACT.

SEC. 3. (A) IT SHALL BE THE DUTY OF THE COMMISSION TO---//D.C. CODE 49 - 402.//

(1) EXAMINE THE COMMON LAW AND STATUTES RELATING TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE ORDINANCES, REGULATIONS, RESOLUTIONS, AND ACTS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNCIL, AND ALL RELEVANT JUDICIAL DECISIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCOVERING DEFECTS AND ANACHRONISMS IN THE LAW RELATING TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND RECOMMENDING NEEDED REFORMS;

(2) RECEIVE AND CONSIDER PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE LAW RECOMMENDED BY THE AMERICAN LAW INSTITUTE, THE CONFERENCE OF COMMISSIONERS ON UNIFORM STATE LAW, ANY BAR ASSOCIATION OR OTHER LEARNED BODIES;

(3) RECEIVE AND CONSIDER SUGGESTIONS FROM JUDGES, JUSTICES, PUBLIC OFFICIALS, LAWYERS, AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY AS TO DEFECTS AND ANACHRONISMS IN THE LAW RELATING TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; AND

(4) RECOMMEND, FROM TIME TO TIME, TO THE CONGRESS, AND WHERE APPROPRIATE TO THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNCIL, SUCH CHANGES IN THE LAW RELATING TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AS IT DEEMS NECESSARY TO MODIFY OR ELIMINATE ANTIQUATED AND INEQUITABLE RULES OF LAW, AND TO BRING THE LAW RELATING TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, BOTH CIVIL AND CRIMINAL, INTO HARMONY WITH MODERN CONDITIONS.

IN CARRYING OUT ITS DUTIES UNDER THIS ACT, THE COMMISSION SHALL GIVE SPECIAL CONSIDERATION TO THE EXAMINATION OF THE COMMON LAW AND STATUTES RELATING TO THE CRIMINAL LAW IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND ALL RELEVANT JUDICIAL DECISIONS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCOVERING DEFECTS AND ANACHRONISMS IN THE LAW RELATING TO THE CRIMINAL LAW IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND RECOMMENDING NEEDED REFORMS.

(B) IN ADDITION TO THOSE DUTIES OF THE COMMISSION SPECIFIED IN SUBSECTION (A), THE COMMISSION SHALL PREPARE AND RECOMMEND PROPOSED UNIFORM RULES OF PRACTICES, INCLUDING RULES RELATING TO THE CONDUCT OF HEARINGS, FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, INCLUDING BOTH INDEPENDENT AND SUBORDINATE AGENCIES, WHICH CONDUCT ON-THE-RECORD HEARING. THE COMMISSION SHALL ALSO MAKE A STUDY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT //82 STAT. 1203, D.C. CODE 1 - 1501 NOTE.// FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREPARING A MANUAL, INCLUDING RELEVANT LEGISLATIVE HISTORY AND LEGAL PRECEDENTS, FOR THE GUIDANCE OF THE RESPECTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES.

SEC. 4. (A) THE COMMISSION SHALL MAKE AN ANNUAL REPORT OF ITS PROCEEDINGS TO THE PRESIDENT, TO THE CONGRESS, TO THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNCIL BY MARCH 31 OF EACH YEAR. ALL REPORTS OF THE COMMISSION TO THE CONGRESS, INCLUDING REPORTS MADE UNDER SECTION 3(A) (4), SHALL BE FILED WITH THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE SECRETARY OF THE SENATE, AND WHERE APPROPRIATE, INCLUDE DRAFTS OF PROPOSED BILLS TO CARRY OUT ANY OF ITS RECOMMENDATIONS. //D.C. CODE 49 - 403.//

(B) UPON THE FILING OF THE COMMISSION'S ANNUAL REPORT AT THE END OF THE FOURTH FULL CALENDAR YEAR AFTER THE DATE THAT FUNDS ARE FIRST APPROPRIATED TO THE COMMISSION, THE COMMISSION SHALL CEASE TO EXIST, UNLESS EXTENDED BY CONGRESS.

SEC. 5. (A) SECTION 7 OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT (D.C. CODE, SEC. 1 - 1507) //82 STAT. 1207.// IS AMENDED BY ADDING AT THE END THEREOF THE FOLLOWING:

"(D) EVERY REGULATION IN THE NATURE OF A LAW OR MUNICIPAL ORDINANCE ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL UNDER AUTHORITY SPECIFIED IN REORGANIZATION PLAN NUMBERED 3 OF 1967, //81 STAT. 948, 5 USC APP.// OR UNDER AUTHORITY OF ANY ACT OF CONGRESS, UPON ENACTMENT, SHALL BE CODIFIED AND PUBLISHED IN A MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WHICH SHALL CONFORM AS CLOSELY AS POSSIBLE AND SHALL BE CROSS-INDEXED WITH THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CODE COMPILED BY THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. THE COUNCIL SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME ISSUE SUCH SUPPLEMENTS OR OTHERWISE UPDATE AND KEEP CURRENT THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ESTABLISHED UNDER THIS SUBSECTION. THE FIRST SUCH CODIFICATION AND PUBLICATION OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SHALL BE COMPLETED WITHIN ONE YEAR AFTER THE DATE OF ENACTMENT OF THIS SUBSECTION.".

(B) THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COUNCIL SHALL PROVIDE FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION (AT COST) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ESTABLISHED BY THE AMENDMENT MADE BY SUBSECTION (A). //D.C. CODE 49 - 404.//

SEC. 6. FOR THE PURPOSE OF CARRYING OUT THIS ACT, INCLUDING THE AMENDMENT MADE BY THIS ACT, THERE ARE AUTHORIZED TO BE APPROPRIATED, OUT OF MONEYS IN THE TREASURY CREDITED TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND NOT OTHERWISE APPROPRIATED, SUCH AMOUNTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACT. //D.C. CODE 49 - 405.//

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

HOUSE REPORT NO. 93 - 924 (COMM. ON THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA).

SENATE REPORT NO. 93 - 1076 (COMM. ON THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA).

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, VOL. 120 (1974):

MAR. 25, CONSIDERED AND PASSED HOUSE.

AUG. 8, CONSIDERED AND PASSED SENATE.

PUBLIC LAW 93-378, 88 STAT 476, FOREST AND RANGELAND RENEWABLE RESOURCES PLANNING ACT OF 1974

93RD CONGRESS, S. 2296 AUGUST 17, 1974
AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE FOREST SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, TO PROTECT, DEVELOP, AND ENHANCE THE PRODUCTIVITY AND OTHER VALUES OF CERTAIN OF CERTAIN OF THE NATION'S LANDS AND RESOURCES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, THAT THIS ACT MAY BE CITED AS THE "FOREST AND RANGELAND RENEWABLE RESOURCES PLANNING ACT OF 1974". //16 USC 1601 NOTE.//

SEC. 2. //16 USC 1601.// RENEWABLE RESOURCE ASSESSEMNT.---(A) IN RECOGNITION OF THE VITAL IMPORTANCE OF AMERICA'S RENEWABLE RESOURCES OF THE FOREST, RANGE, AND OTHER ASSOCIATED LANDS TO THE NATION'S SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC WELL-BEING, AND OF THE NECESSITY FOR A LONG TERM PERSPECTIVE IN PLANNING AND UNDERTAKING RELATED NATIONAL RENEWABLE RESOURCE PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE FOREST SERVICE, THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE SHALL PREPARE A RENEWABLE RESOURCE ASSESSMENT (HEREINAFTER CALLED THE "ASSESSMENT"). THE ASSESSMENT SHALL BE PREPARED NOT LATER THAN DECEMBER 31, 1975, AND SHALL BE UPDATED DURING 1979 AND EACH TENTH YEAR THEREAFTER, AND SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO---

(1) AND ANALYSIS OF PRESENT AND ANTICIPATED USES, DEMAND FOR, AND SUPPLY OF THE RENEWABLE RESOURCES, WITH CONSIDERATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL RESOURCE SITUATION, AND AN EMPHASIS OF PERTINENT SUPPLY AND DEMAND AND PRICE RELATIONSHIP TRENDS;

(2) AN INVENTORY, BASED ON INFORMATION DEVELOPED BY THE FOREST SERVICE AND OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES, OF PRESENT AND POTENTIAL RENEWABLE RESOURCES, AND AN EVALUATION OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVING THEIR YIELD OF TANGIBLE AND INTANGIBLE GOODS AND SERVICES, TOGETHER WITH ESTIMATES OF INVESTMENT COSTS AND DIRECT AND INDIRECT RETURNS TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT;

(3) A DESCRIPTION OF FOREST SERVICE PROGRAMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN RESEARCH, COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM, THEIR INTERRELATIONSHIPS, AND THE RELATIONSHIP OF THESE PROGRAMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ACTIVITIES; AND

(4) A DISCUSSION OF IMPORTANT POLICY CONSIDERATIONS, LAW, REGULATIONS, AND OTHER FACTORS EXPECTED TO INFLUENCE AND AFFECT SIGNIFICANTLY THE USE, OWNERSHIP, AND MANAGEMENT OF FOREST, RANGE, AND OTHER ASSOCIATED LANDS.

(B) TO ASSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF ADEQUATE DATA AND SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION NEEDED FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE ASSESSMENT, SECTION 9 OF THE MCSWEENEY-MCNARY ACT OF MAY 22, 1928 (45 STAT. 702, AS AMENDED, 16 U.S. C. 151H), //58 STAT. 265; 81 STAT. 579.// IS HEREBY AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

"THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED AND DIRECTED TO MAKE AND KEEP CURRENT A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY AND ANALYSIS OF THE PRESENT AND KEEP CURRENT A COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY AND ANALYSIS OF THE PRESENT AND PROSPECTIVE CONDITIONS OF AND REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RENEWABLE RESOURCES OF THE FOREST AND RANGE LANDS OF THE UNITED STATES, ITS TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS, AND OF THE SUPPLIES OF SUCH RENEWABLE RESOURCES, INCLUDING A DETERMINATION OF THE PRESENT AND POTENTIAL PRODUCTIVITY OF THE LAND, AND OF SUCH OTHER FACTS AS MAY BE NECESSARY AND USEFUL IN THE DETERMINATION OF WAYS AND MEANS NEEDED TO BALANCE THE DEMAND FOR AND SUPPLY OF THESE RENEWABLE RESOURCES, BENEFITS AND USES IN MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES. THE SECRETARY SHALL CARRY OUT THE SURVEY AND ANALYSIS UNDER SUCH PLANS AS HE MAY DETERMINE TO BE FAIR AND EQUITABLE, AND COOPERATE WITH APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS OF EACH STATE, TERRITORY, OR POSSESSION OF THE UNITED STATES, AND EITHER THROUGH THEM OR DIRECTLY WITH PRIVATE OR OTHER AGENCIES. THERE IS AUTHORIZED TO BE APPROPRIATED NOT TO EXCEED $20,000,000 IN ANY FISCAL YEAR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION."

SEC. 3. //16 USC 1602.// RENEWABLE RESOURCE PROGRAM.---IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR PERIODIC REVIEW OF PROGRAMS FOR MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM, FOR RESEARCH, FOR COOPERATIVE STATE AND PRIVATE FOREST SERVICE PROGRAMS, AND FOR CONDUCT OF OTHER FOREST SERVICE ACTIVITIES IN RELATION TO THE FINDINGS OF THE ASSESSMENT, THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE, UTILIZING INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE FOREST SERVICE AND OTHER AGENCIES WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, INCLUDING DATA PREPARED PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE RURAL DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1972, //86 STAT. 670, 7 USC 1010A.// SHALL PREPARE AND TRANSMIT TO THE PRESIDENT A RECOMMENDED RENEWABLE RESOURCE PROGRAM (HEREINAFTER CALLED THE "PROGRAM"). THE PROGRAM TRANSMITTED TO THE PRESIDENT MAY INCLUDE ALTERNATIVES, AND SHALL PROVIDE IN APPROPRIATE DETAIL FOR PROTECTION, MANAGEMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM, INCLUDING FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AND TRAILS; FOR COOPERATIVE FOREST SERVICE PROGRAMS; AND FOR RESEARCH. THE PROGRAM SHALL BE DEVELOPED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRINCIPLES SET FORTH IN THE MULTIPLE-USE SUSTAINED-YIELD ACT OF JUNE 12, 1960 (74 STAT. 215; 16 U.S.C. 528-531), AND THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT OF 1969 (83 STAT. 852; 42 U.S.C. 4321 - 4347). THE PROGRAM SHALL BE PREPARED NOT LATER THAN DECEMBER 31, 1975, TO COVER THE FOUR-YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 1976, AND AT LEAST EACH OF THE FOUR FISCAL DECADES NEXT FOLLOWING SUCH PERIOD, AND SHALL BE UPDATED NO LATER THAN DURING THE FIRST HALF OF THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1980, AND THE FIRST HALF OF EACH FIFTH FISCAL YEAR THEREAFTER TO COVER AT LEAST EACH OF THE FOUR FISCAL DECADES BEGINNING NEXT AFTER SUCH UPDATING. THE PROGRAM SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO---,

(1) AN INVENTORY OF SPECIFIC NEEDS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROGRAM INVESTMENTS. THE INVENTORY SHALL DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE OF A CAPITAL NATURE AND THOSE WHICH ARE OF AN OPERATIONAL NATURE;

(2) SPECIFIC IDENTIFICATION OF PROGRAM OUTPUTS, RESULTS ANTICIPATED, AND BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH INVESTMENTS IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THE ANTICIPATED COSTS CAN BE DIRECTLY COMPARED WITH THE TOTAL RELATED BENEFITS AND DIRECT AND INDIRECT RETURNS TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT;

(3) A DISCUSSION OF PRIORITIES FOR ACCOMPLISHMENT OF INVENTORIED PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES, WITH SPECIFIED COSTS, OUTPUTS, RESULTS, AND BENEFITS; AND

(4) A DETAILED STUDY OF PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS AS NEEDED TO SATISFY EXISTING AND ONGOING PROGRAMS.

SEC. 4. //16 USC 1603.// NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM RESOURCE INVENTORIES.--AS A PART OF THE ASSESSMENT, THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE SHALL DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN ON A CONTINUING BASIS A COMPREHENSIVE AND APPROPRIATELY DETAILED INVENTORY OF ALL NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM LANDS AND RENEWABLE RESOURCES. THIS INVENTORY SHALL BE KEPT CURRENT SO AS TO REFLECT CHANGES IN CONDITIONS AND IDENTIFY NEW AND EMERGING RESOURCES AND VALUES.

SEC. 5. //16 USC 1604.// NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM RESOURCE PLANNING--(A) AS A PART OF THE PROGRAM PROVIDED FOR BY SECTION 3 OF THIS ACT, THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE SHALL DEVELOP, MAINTAIN, AND, AS APPROPRIATE, REVISE LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR UNITS OF THE NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM, COORDINATED WITH THE LAND AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLANNING PROCESSES OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES.

(B) IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF LAND MANAGEMENT PLANS FOR USE ON UNITS OF THE NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM, THE SECRETARY SHALL USE A SYSTEMATIC INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO ACHIEVE INTEGRATED CONSIDERATION OF PHYSICAL, BIOLOGICAL, ECONOMIC, AND OTHER SCIENCES.

SEC. 6. //16 USC 1605.// COOPERATION IN RESOURCE PLANNING.--THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE MAY UTILIZE THE ASSESSMENT, RESOURCE SURVEYS, AND PROGRAM PREPARED PURSUANT TO THIS ACT TO ASSIST STATES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN PROPOSING THE PLANNING FOR THE PROTECTION, USE, AND MANAGEMENT OF RENEWABLE RESOURCES ON NON-FEDERAL LAND.

SEC. 7. //16 USC 1606.// NATIONAL PARTICIPATION.--(A) ON THE DATE CONGRESS FIRST CONVENES IN 1976 AND THEREAFTER FOLLOWING EACH UPDATING OF THE ASSESSMENT AND THE PROGRAM, THE PRESIDENT SHALL TRANSMIT TO THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE, WHEN CONGRESS CONVENES, THE ASSESSEMNT AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 2 OF THIS ACT AND THE PROGRAM AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 3 OF THIS ACT, TOGETHER WITH A DETAILED STATEMENT OF POLICY INTENDED TO BE USED IN FRAMING BUDGET REQUESTS BY THAT ADMINISTRATION FOR FOREST SERVICE ACTIVITIES FOR THE FIVE- OR TEN-YEAR PROGRAM PERIOD BEGINNING DURING THE TERM OF SUCH CONGRESS FOR SUCH FURTHER ACTION DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE CONGRESS. FOLLOWING THE TRANSMISSION OF SUCH ASSESSMENT, PROGRAM, AND STATEMENT OF POLICY, THE PRESIDENT SHALL, SUBJECT TO OTHER ACTIONS OF THE CONGRESS, CARRY OUT PROGRAMS ALREADY ESTABLISHED BY LAW IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH STATEMENT OF POLICY OR ANY SUBSEQUENT ADMENDMENT OR MODIFICATION THEREOF APPROVED BY THE CONGRESS, UNLESS, BEFORE THE END OF THE FIRST PERIOD OF SIXTY CALENDAR DAYS OF CONTINUOUS SESSION OF CONGRESS AFTER THE DATE ON WHICH THE PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE AND THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE ARE RECIPIENTS OF THE TRANSMISSION OF SUCH ASSESSMENT, PROGRAM, AND STATEMENT OF POLICY, EITHER HOUSE ADOPTS A RESOLUTION REPORTED BY THE APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE OF JURISDICTION DISAPPROVING THE STATEMENT OF POLICY. FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS SUBSECTION, THE CONTINUITY OF A SESSION SHALL BE DEEMED TO BE BROKEN ONLY BY AN ADJOURNMENT SINE DIE, AND THE DAYS ON WHICH EITHER HOUSE IS NOT IN SESSION BECAUSE OF AN ADJOURNMENT OF MORE THAN THREE DYAS TO A DAY CERTAIN SHALL BE EXCLUDED IN THE COMPUTATION OF THE SIXTY-DAY PERIOD. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THIS ACT, CONGRESS MAY REVISE OR MODIFY THE STATEMENT OF POLICY TRANSMITTED BY THE PRESIDENT, AND THE REVISED OR MODIFIED STATEMENT OF POLICY SHALL BE USED IN FRAMING BUDGET REQUESTS.

(B) COMMENCING WITH THE FISCAL BUDGET FOR THE YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1977, REQUESTS PRESENTED BY THE PRESIDENT TO THE CONGRESS GOVERNING FOREST SERVICE ACTIVITIES SHALL EXPRESS IN QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE TERMS THE EXTENT TO WHICH THE PROGRAMS AND POLICIES PROJECTED UNDER THE BUDGET MEET THE POLICIES APPROVED BY THE CONGRESS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS SECTION. IN ANY CASE IN WHICH SUCH BUDGET SO PRESENTED RECOMMENDS A COURSE WHICH FAILS TO MEET THE POLICIES SO ESTABLISHED, THE PRESIDENT SHALL SPECIFICALLY SET FORTH THE REASON OR REASONS FOR REQUESTING THE CONGRESS TO APPROVE THE LESSER PROGRAMS OR POLICIES PRESENTED. AMOUNTS APPROPRIATED TO CARRY OUT THE POLICIES APPROVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS SECTION SHALL BE EXPENDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AND IMPOUNDMENT CONTROL ACT OF 1974, PUBLIC LAW 93 - 344. //ANTE, P. 297.//

(C) FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING INFORMATION THAT WILL AID CONGRESS IN ITS OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPROVE THE ACCOUNTABILITY OF AGENCY EXPENDITURES AND ACTIVITIES, THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE SHALL PREPARE AN ANNUAL REPORT WHICH EVALUATES THE COMPONENT ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM REQUIRED TO BE PREPARED BY SECTION 3 OF THIS ACT WHICH SHALL BE FURNISHED TO THE CONGRESS AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF THE ANNUAL FISCAL BUDGET COMMENCING WITH THE THIRD FISCAL YEAR AFTER THE ENACTMENT OF THIS ACT.

(D) THESE ANNUAL EVALUATION REPORTS SHALL SET FORTH PROGRESS IN IMPLEMENTING THE PROGRAM REQUIRED TO BE PREPARED BY SECTION 3 OF THIS ACT, TOGETHER WITH ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE PROGRAM AS THEY RELATE TO THE OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSESSMENT. OBJECTIVES SHOULD BE SET FORTH IN QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE TERMS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS SHOULD BE REPORTED ACCORDINGLY. THE REPORT SHALL CONTAIN APPROPRIATE MEASUREMENTS OF PERTINENT COSTS AND BENEFITS. THE EVALUATION SHALL ASSESS THE BALANCE BETWEEN ECONOMIC FACTORS AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FACTORS. PROGRAM BENEFITS SHALL INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FACTORS SUCH AS ESTHETICS, PUBLIC ACCESS, WILDLIFE HABITAT, RECREATIONAL AND WILDERNESS USE, AND ECONOMIC FACTORS SUCH AS THE EXCESS OF COST SAVINGS OVER THE VALUE OF FOREGONE BENEFITS AND THE RATE OF RETURN ON RENEWABLE RESOURCES.

(E) THE REPORTS SHALL INDICATE PLANS FOR IMPLEMENTING CORRECTIVE ACTION AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEW LEGISLATION WHERE WARRANTED.

(F) THE REPORTS SHALL BE STRUCTURED FOR CONGRESS IN CONCISE SUMMARY FORM WITH NECESSARY DETAILED DATA IN APPENDICES.

SEC. 8. //16 USC 1607.// NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM PROGRAM ELEMENTS.---THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE SHALL TAKE SUCH ACTION AS WILL ASSURE THAT THE DEVELOPMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE RENEWABLE RESOURCES OF THE NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM ARE IN FULL ACCORD WITH THE CONCEPTS FOR MULTIPLE USE AND SUSTAINED YIELD OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AS SET FORTH IN THE MULTIPLE-USE SUSTAINED-YIELD ACT OF 1960. //74 STAT. 215, 16 USC 528 NOTE.// TO FURTHER THESE CONCEPTS, THE CONGRESS HEREBY SETS THE YEAR 2000 AS THE TARGET YEAR WHEN THE RENEWABLE RESOURCES OF THE NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM SHALL BE IN AN OPERATING POSTURE WHEREBY ALL BACKLOGS OF NEEDED TREATMENT FOR THEIR RESTORATION SHALL BE REDUCED TO A CURRENT BASIS AND THE MAJOR PORTION OF PLANNED INTENSIVE MULTIPLE-USE SUSTAINED-YIELD MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES SHALL BE INSTALLED AND OPERATING ON AN ENVIRONMENTALLY-SOUND BASIS. THE ANNUAL BUDGET SHALL CONTAIN REQUESTS FOR FUNDS FOR AN ORDERLY PROGRAM TO ELIMINATE SUCH BACKLOGS: PROVIDED, THAT WHEN THE SECRETARY FINDS THAT (1) THE BACKLOG OF AREAS THAT WILL BENEFIT BY SUCH TREATMENT HAS BEEN ELIMINATED, (2) THE COST OF TREATING THE REMAINDER OF SUCH AREA EXCEEDS THE ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS TO BE SECURED FROM THEIR TREATMENTS, OR (3) THE TOTAL SUPPLIES OF THE RENEWABLE RESOURCES OF THE UNITED STATES ARE ADEQUATE TO MEET THE FUTURE NEEDS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, THE BUDGET REQUEST FOR THESE ELEMENTS OF RESTORATION MAY BE ADJUSTED ACCORDINGLY.

SEC. 9. //16 USC 1608.// TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM.--THE CONGRESS DECLARES THAT THE INSTALLATION OF A PROPER SYSTEM OF TRANSPORTATION TO SERVICE THE NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM, AS IS PROVIDED FOR IN PUBLIC LAW 88 - 657, THE ACT OF OCTOBER 13, 1964 (16 U.S.C. 532 - 538), //78 STAT. 1089.// SHALL BE CARRIED FORWARD IN TIME TO MEET ANTICIPATED NEEDS ON AN ECONOMICAL AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND BASIS, AND THE METHOD CHOSEN FOR FINANCING THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM SHOULD BE SUCH AS TO ENHANCE LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND NATIONAL BENEFITS, EXCEPT THAT THE FINANCING OF FOREST DEVELOPMENT ROADS AS AUTHORIZED BY CLAUSE (2) OF SECTION 4 OF THE ACT OF OCTOBER 13, 1964, SHALL BE DEEMED "BUDGET AUTHORITY" AND "BUDGET OUTLAYS" AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED IN SECTION 3(A) OF THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AND IMPOUNDMENT CONTROL ACT OF 1974 //ANTE, P. 299.// AND SHALL BE EFFECTIVE FOR ANY FISCAL YEAR ONLY IN THE MANNER REQUIRED FOR NEW SPENDING AUTHORITY AS SPECIFIED BY SECTION 401(A) OF THAT ACT. //ANTE, P. 317.//

SEC. 10. //16 USC 1609.// (A) NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM DEFINED.-- CONGRESS DECLARES THAT THE NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM CONSISTS OF UNITS OF FEDERALLY OWNED FOREST, RANGE, AND RELATED LANDS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND ITS TERRITORIES, UNITED INTO A NATIONALLY SIGNIFICANT SYSTEM DEDICATED TO THE LONG-TERM BENEFIT FOR PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS, AND THAT IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS SECTION TO INCLUDE ALL SUCH AREAS INTO ONE INTEGRAL SYSTEM. THE "NATIONAL FOREST SYSTEM" SHALL INCLUDE ALL NATIONAL FOREST LANDS RESERVED OR WITHDRAWN FORM THE PUBLIC DOMAIN OF THE UNITED STATES, ALL NATIONAL FOREST LANDS ACQUIRED THROUGH PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, DONATION, OR OTHER MEANS, THE NATIONAL GRASSLANDS AND LAND UTILIZATION PROJECTS ADMINISTERED UNDER TITLE III OF THE BANKHEAD-JONES FARM TENANT ACT (50 STAT. 525, 7 U.S.C. 1010 - 1012), //86 STAT. 669.// AND OTHER LANDS, WATERS, OR INTERESTS THEREIN WHICH ARE ADMINISTERED BY THE FOREST SERVICE OR ARE DESIGNATED FOR ADMINISTRATION THROUGH THE FOREST SERVICE AS A PART OF THE SYSTEM.

(B) THE ON-THE-GROUND FIELD OFFICES, FIELD SUPERVISORY OFFICES, AND REGIONAL OFFICES OF THE FOREST SERVICE SHALL BE SO SITUATED AS TO PROVIDE THE OPTIMUM LEVEL OF CONVENIENT, USEFUL SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC, GIVING PRIORITY TO THE MAINTENANCE AND LOCATION OF FACILITIES IN RURAL AREAS AND TOWNS NEAR THE NATIONAL FOREST AND FOREST SERVICE PROGRAM LOCATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARDS IN SECTION 901(B) OF THE ACT OF NOVEMBER 30, 1970 (84 STAT. 1383, AS AMENDED. //86 STAT. 674, 42 USC 3122.//

SEC. 11. //16 USC 1610.// RENEWABLE RESOURCES.--IN CARRYING OUT THIS ACT, THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE SHALL UTILIZE INFORMATION AND DATA AVAILABLE FROM OTHER FEDERAL, STATE, AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS AND SHALL AVOID DUPLICATION AND OVERLAP OF RESOURCE ASSESSMENT AND PROGRAM PLANNING EFFORTS OF OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES. THE TERM "RENEWABLE RESOURCES" SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO INVOLVE THOSE MATTERS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITIES OF THE FOREST SERVICE ON THE DATE OF THIS ACT.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

HOUSE REPORTS: NO. 93 - 1163 ACCOMPANYING H.R. 15283 (COMM. ON AGRICULTURE) AND NO. 93 - 1226 (COMM. ON CONFERENCE).

SENATE REPORT NO. 93 - 686 (COMM. ON AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY).

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, VOL. 120 (1974):

FEB. 19, 21, CONSIDERED AND PASSED SENATE.

JULY 1, CONSIDERED AND PASSED HOUSE, AMENDED, IN LIEU OF H.R. 15283.

AUG. 1, HOUSE AGREED TO CONFERENCE REPORT.

AUG. 2, SENATE AGREED TO CONFERENCE REPORT.

PUBLIC LAW 93-377, 88 STAT 472, ATOMIC ENERGY ACT OF 1954, ATOMIC WEAPONS REWARDS ACT OF 1955, AMENDMENTS.

93RD CONGRESS, S. 3669 AUGUST 17, 1974
AN ACT TO AMEND THE ATOMIC ENERGY ACT OF 1954, AS AMENDED, AND THE ATOMIC WEAPONS REWARDS ACT OF 1955, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, THAT THE ATOMIC WEAPONS REWARDS ACT OF 1955 //69 STAT. 365, 50 USC 47A NOTE.// IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:

(A) THE INITIAL SECTION OF THE ACT IS AMENDED BY STRIKING OUT THE WORDS "ATOMIC WEAPONS REWARDS ACT OF 1955" AND BY SUBSTITUTING IN LIEU THEREOF "ATOMIC WEAPONS AND SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIALS REWARDS ACT."

(B) SECTIONS 2, 3, AND 5 OF THE ACT ARE AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS; //50 USC 47A, 47B, 47D.//

"SEC. 2. ANY PERSON WHO FURNISHES ORIGINAL INFORMATION TO THE UNITED STATES---,

"(A) LEADING TO THE FINDING OR OTHER ACQUISITION BY THE UNITED STATES OF SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL OR AN ATOMIC WEAPON WHICH HAS BEEN INTRODUCED INTO THE UNITED STATES OR MANUFACTURED OR ACQUIRED THEREIN CONTRARY TO THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, OR

"(B) WITH RESPECT TO THE INTRODUCTION OR ATTEMPTED INTRODUCTION INTO THE UNITED STATES OR THE MANUFACTURE OR ACQUISITION OR ATTEMPTED MANUFACTURE OR ACQUISITION OF, OR A CONSPIRACY TO INTRODUCE INTO THE UNITED STATES OR TO MANUFACTURE OR ACQUIRE, SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL OR AN ATOMIC WEAPON CONTRARY TO THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, OR

"(C) WITH RESPECT TO THE EXPORT OR ATTEMPTED EXPORT, OR A CONSPIRACY TO EXPORT, SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL OR AN ATOMIC WEAPON FROM THE UNITED STATES CONTRARY TO THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES,

SHALL BE REWARDED BY THE PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000.

"SEC. 3. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER A PERSON FURNISHING INFORMATION TO THE UNITED STATES IS ENTITLED TO A REWARD AND THE AMOUNT TO BE PAID PURSUANT TO SECTION 2. BEFORE MAKING A REWARD UNDER THIS SECTION THE ATTORNEY GENERAL SHALL ADVISE AND CONSULT WITH THE ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION. A REWARD OF $50,000 OR MORE MAY NOT BE MADE WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE PRESIDENT.".

"SEC. 5. (A) THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IS AUTHORIZED TO HOLD SUCH HEARINGS AND MAKE, PROMULGATE, ISSUE, RESCIND, AND AMEND SUCH RULES AND REGULATIONS AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THIS ACT.

"(B) A DETERMINATION MADE BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL UNDER SECTION 3 OF THIS ACT SHALL BE FINAL AND CONCLUSIVE AND NO COURT SHALL HAVE POWER OR JURISDICTION TO REVIEW IT.".

(C) SECTION 6 OF THE ACT //50 USC 47E.// IS AMENDED BY DELETING THE WORDS "AWARDS BOARD" AND BY SUBSTITUTING IN LIEU THEREOF THE WORDS "ATTORNEY GENERAL".

SEC. 2. SECTION 54 OF THE ATOMIC ENERGY ACT OF 1954, AS AMENDED, //68 STAT. 931; 78 STAT. 604, 42 USC 2074.// IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

"SEC. 54. FOREIGN DISTRIBUTION OF SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL.---A. THE COMMISSION IS AUTHORIZED TO COOPERATE WITH ANY NATION OR GROUP OF NATIONS BY DISTRIBUTING SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL AND TO DISTRIBUTE SUCH SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF AN AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATION TO WHICH SUCH NATION OR GROUP OF NATIONS IS A PARTY AND WHICH IS MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 123. //72 STAT. 277, 632, 42 USC 2153.// UNLESS HEREAFTER OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED BY LAW THE COMMISSION SHALL BE COMPENSATED FOR SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL SO DISTRIBUTED AT NOT LESS THAN THE COMMISSION'S PUBLISHED CHARGES APPLICABLE TO THE DOMESTIC DISTRIBUTION OF SUCH MATERIAL, EXCEPT THAT THE COMMISSION TO ASSIST AND ENCOURAGE RESEARCH ON PEACEFUL USES OR FOR MEDICAL THERAPY MAY SO DISTRIBUTE WITHOUT CHARGE DURING ANY CALENDAR YEAR ONLY A QUANTITY OF SUCH MATERIAL WHAT AT THE TIME OF TRANSFER DOES NOT EXCEED IN VALUE $10,000 IN THE CASE OF ONE NATION OR $50,000 IN THE CASE OF ANY GROUP OF NATIONS. THE COMMISSION MAY DISTRIBUTE TO THE INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY, OR TO ANY GROUP OF NATIONS, ONLY SUCH AMOUNTS OF SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIALS AND FOR SUCH PERIOD OF TIME AS ARE AUTHORIZED BY CONGRESS: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT, (I) NOTWITHSTANDING THIS PROVISION, THE COMMISSION IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED, SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 123, //68 STAT. 940; 72 STAT. 277, 632, 42 USC 2153.// TO DISTRIBUTE TO THE AGENCY FIVE THOUSAND KILOGRAMS OF CONTAINED URANIUM-235, FIVE HUNDRED GRAMS OF URANIUM-233, AND THREE KILOGRAMS OF PLUTONIUM, TOGETHER WITH THE AMOUNTS OF SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL WHICH WILL MATCH IN AMOUNT THE SUM OF ALL QUANTITIES OF SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIALS MADE AVAILABLE BY ALL OTHER MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY TO JUNE 1, 1960; AND (II) NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBSECTION, THE COMMISSION MAY DISTRIBUTE TO THE INTERNATIONAL ATOMIC ENERGY AGENCY, OR TO ANY GROUP OF NATIONS, SUCH OTHER AMOUNTS OF SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIALS AND FOR SUCH OTHER PERIODS OF TIME AS ARE ESTABLISHED IN WRITING BY THE COMMISSION: PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT BEFORE THEY ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO THIS SUBDIVISION (II), SUCH PROPOSED AMOUNTS AND PERIODS SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE CONGRESS AND REFERRED TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE AND A PERIOD OF SIXTY DAYS SHALL ELAPSE WHILE CONGRESS IN SESSION (IN COMPUTING SUCH SIXTY DAYS, THERE SHALL BE EXCLUDED THE DAYS ON WHICH EITHER HOUSE IS NOT IN SESSION BECAUSE OF AN ADJOURNMENT OF MORE THAN THREE DAYS): AND PROVIDED FURTHER, THAT ANY SUCH PROPOSED AMOUNTS AND PERIODS SHALL NOT BECOME EFFECTIVE IF DURING SUCH SIXTY-DAY PERIOD THE CONGRESS PASSES A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION STATING IN SUBSTANCE THAT IT DOES NOT FAVOR THE PROPOSED ACTION: AND PROVIDED FURTHER, THAT PRIOR TO THE ELAPSE OF THE FIRST THIRTY DAYS OF ANY SUCH SIXTY-DAY PERIOD THE JOINT COMMITTEE SHALL SUBMIT A REPORT TO THE CONGRESS OF ITS VIEWS AND RECOMMENDATIONS RESPECTING THE PROPOSED AMOUNTS AND PERIODS AND AN ACCOMPANYING PROPOSED CONCURRENT RESOLUTION STATING IN SUBSTANCE THAT THE CONGRESS FAVORS, OR DOES NOT FAVOR, AS THE CASE MAY BE, THE PROPOSED AMOUNTS OR PERIODS. THE COMMISSION MAY AGREE TO REPURCHASE ANY SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL DISTRIBUTED UNDER A SALE ARRANGEMENT PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION WHICH IS NOT CONSUMED IN THE COURSE OF THE ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATION, OR ANY URANIUM REMAINING AFTER IRRADIATION OF SUCH SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL, AT A REPURCHASE PRICE NOT TO EXCEED THE COMMISSION'S SALE PRICE FOR COMPARABLE SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL OR URANIUM IN EFFECT AT THE TIME OF DELIVERY OF SUCH MATERIAL TO THE COMMISSION. THE COMMISSION MAY ALSO AGREE TO PURCHASE, CONSISTENT WITH AND WITHIN THE PERIOD OF THE AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATION, SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL PRODUCED IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR LOCATED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES THROUGH THE USE OF SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL WHICH WAS LEASED OR SOLD PURSUANT TO THIS SUBSECTION. UNDER ANY SUCH AGREEMENT THE COMMISSION SHALL PURCHASE ONLY SUCH MATERIAL AS IS DELIVERED TO THE COMMISSION DURING ANY PERIOD WHEN THERE IS IN EFFECT A GUARANTEED PURCHASE PRICE FOR THE SAME MATERIAL PRODUCED IN A NUCLEAR REACTOR BY A PERSON LICENSED UNDER SECTION 104, //68 STAT. 937; 84 STAT. 1472, 42 USC 2134.// ESTABLISHED BY THE COMMISSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 56, //78 STAT. 605; 84 STAT. 1472, 42 USC 2076.// AND THE PRICE TO BE PAID SHALL BE THE PRICE SO ESTABLISHED BY THE COMMISSION AND IN EFFECT FOR THE SAME MATERIAL DELIVERED TO THE COMMISSION.

"B. NOTWITHSTANDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTIONS 123, 124, AND 125, THE COMMISSION IS AUTHORIZED TO DISTRIBUTE TO ANY PERSON OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES (1) PLUTONIUM CONTAINING 80 PER CENTUM OR MORE BY WEIGHT OF PLUTONIUM-238, AND (2) OTHER SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL WHEN IT HAS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSECTION 57 D., EXEMPTED CERTAIN CLASSES OR QUANTITIES OF SUCH OTHER SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL OR KINDS OF USES OR USERS THEREOF FROM THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE SET FORTH IN THIS CHAPTER. UNLESS HEREAFTER OTHERWISE AUTHORIZED BY LAW, THE COMMISSION SHALL BE COMPENSATED FOR SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL SO DISTRIBUTED NOT LESS THAN THE COMMISSION'S PUBLISHED CHARGES APPLICABLE TO THE DOMESTIC DISTRIBUTION OF SUCH MATERIAL. THE COMMISSION SHALL NOT DISTRIBUTE ANY PLUTONIUM CONTAINING 80 PER CENTUM OR MORE BY WEIGHT OF PLUTONIUM-238 TO ANY PERSON UNDER THIS SUBSECTION IF, IN ITS OPINION, SUCH DISTRIBUTION WOULD BE INIMICAL TO THE COMMON DEFENSE AND SECURITY. THE COMMISSION MAY REQUIRE SUCH REPORTS REGARDING THE USE OF MATERIAL DISTRIBUTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBSECTION AS IT DEEMS NECESSARY.

"C. THE COMMISSION IS AUTHORIZED TO LICENSE OR OTHERWISE PERMIT OTHERS TO DISTRIBUTE SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL TO ANY PERSON OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES UNDER THE SAME CONDITIONS, EXCEPT AS TO CHARGES, AS WOULD BE APPLICABLE IF THE MATERIAL WERE DISTRIBUTED BY THE COMMISSION.".

SEC. 3. SECTION 57 OF THE ATOMIC ENEREGY ACT OF 1954, AS AMENDED, //78 STAT. 605, 42 USC 2077.// IS AMENDED BY ADDING AT THE END THEREOF THE FOLLOWING NEW SUBSECTION:

"D. THE COMMISSION IS AUTHORIZED TO ESTABLISH CLASSES OF SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL AND TO EXEMPT CERTAIN CLASSES OR QUANTITIES OF SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL OR KINDS OF USES OR USERS FROM THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A LICENSE SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION WHEN IT MAKES A FINDING THAT THE EXEMPTION OF SUCH CLASSES OR QUANTITIES OF SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL OR SUCH KINDS OF USES OR USERS WOULD NOT BE INIMICAL TO THE COMMON DEFENSE AND SECURITY AND WOULD NOT CONSTITUTE AN UNREASONABLE RISK TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE PUBLIC.".

SEC. 4. SECTION 81 OF THE ATOMIC ENERGY ACT OF 1954, AS AMENDED, //68 STAT. 935, 42 USC 2111.// IS AMENDED BY DELETING THE WORD "LICENSEES" AND INSERTING IN LIEU THEREOF THE WORDS "QUALIFIED APPLICANTS" IN THE THIRD SENTENCE OF SUCH SECTION AND BY DELETING THE FIFTH SENTENCE OF SUCH SECTION.

SEC. 5. SECTIONS 123, 124, AND 125 OF THE ATOMIC ENERGY ACT OF 1954, AS AMENDED, //68 STAT. 940, 71 STAT. 11, 42 USC 2153 AND NOTE, 2154.// ARE AMENDED BY SUBSTITUTING THE TERM "54A." FOR THE TERM "54.".

SEC. 6. SUBSECTION 153 H. OF THE ATOMIC ENERGY ACT OF 1954, //83 STAT. 444, 42 USC 2183.// AS AMENDED, IS AMENDED BY STRIKING THE FIGURE "1974" AND SUBSTITUTING THEREOF THE FIGURE "1979".

SEC. 7. SUBSECTION 161 I. OF THE ATOMIC ENERGY ACT OF 1954, AS AMENDED, //68 STAT. 949. 42 USC 2201.// IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

"I. PRESCRIBE SUCH REGULATIONS OR ORDERS AS IT MAY DEEM NECESSARY (1) TO PROTECT RESTRICTED DATA RECEIVED BY ANY PERSON IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTIVITY AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO THIS ACT, (2) TO GUARD AGAINST THE LOSS OR DIVERSION OF ANY SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL ACQUIRED BY ANY PERSON PURSUANT TO SECTION 53 //68 STAT. 930; 78 STAT. 603, 42 USC 2073.// OR PRODUCED BY ANY PERSON IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTIVITY AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO THIS ACT, TO PREVENT ANY USE OR DISPOSITION THEREOF WHICH THE COMMISSION MAY DETERMINE TO BE INIMICAL TO THE COMMON DEFENSE AND SECURITY, INCLUDING REGULATIONS OR ORDERS DESIGNATING ACTIVITIES, INVOLVING QUANTITIES OF SPECIAL NUCLEAR MATERIAL WHICH IN THE

OPINION OF THE COMMISSION ARE IMPORTANT TO THE COMMON DEFENSE AND SECURITY, THAT MAY BE CONDUCTED ONLY BY PERSONS WHOSE CHARACTER, ASSOCIATIONS, AND LOYALTY SHALL HAVE BEEN INVESTIGATED UNDER STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS ESTABLISHED BY THE COMMISSION AND AS TO WHOM THE COMMISSION SHALL HAVE DETERMINED THAT PERMITTING EACH SUCH PERSON TO CONDUCT THE ACTIVITY WILL NOT BE INIMICAL TO THE COMMON DEFENSE AND SECURITY, AND (3) TO GOVERN ANY ACTIVITY AUTHORIZED PURSUANT TO THIS ACT, INCLUDING STANDARDS AND RESTRICTIONS GOVERNING THE DESIGN, LOCATION, AND OPERATION OF FACILITIES USED IN THE CONDUCT OF SUCH ACTIVITY, IN ORDER TO PROTECT HEALTH AND TO MINIMIZE DANGER TO LIFE OR PROPERTY;".

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:

HOUSE REPORT NO. 93 - 1155 ACCOMPANYING H.R. 15416 (JOINT COMM. ON ATOMIC ENERGY).

SENATE REPORT NO. 93 - 989 (JOINT COMM. ON ATOMIC ENERGY).

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, VOL. 120 (1974):

JULY 11, CONSIDERED AND PASSED SENATE.

AUG. 1, CONSIDERED AND PASSED HOUSE, IN LIEU OF H.R. 15416.

PUBLIC LAW 93-376, 88 STAT 446, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT

93RD CONGRESS, H.R. 15074 AUGUST 14, 1974
AN ACT TO REGULATE CERTAIN POLITICAL CAMPAIGN FINANCE PRACTICES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED,

TITLE I-SHORT TITLE, DEFINITIONS

SE. 101. SHORT TITLE.

SEC. 102. DEFINITIONS.

TITLE II-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES

SEC. 201. ORGANIZATION OF POLITICAL COMMITTEES.

SEC. 202. PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE.

SEC. 203. DESIGNATION OF CAMPAIGN DEPOSITORY.

SEC. 204. REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL COMMITTEES; STATEMENTS.

SEC. 205. REGISTRATION OF CANDIDATES.

SEC. 206. REPORTS BY POLITICAL COMMITTEES AND CANDIDATES.

SEC. 207. REPORTS BY OTHERS THAN POLITICAL COMMITTEES.

SEC. 208. FORMAL REQUIREMENTS RESPECTING REPORTS AND STATEMENTS.

SEC. 209. EXEMPTION FOR CANDIDATES WHO ANTICIPATE SPENDING LESS THAN $250.

SEC. 210. IDENTIFICATION OF CAMPAIGN LITERATURE.

SEC. 211. EFFECT ON LIABILITY.

TITLE III-DIRECTOR OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE

SEC. 301. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR.

SEC. 302. POWERS OF THE DIRECTOR.

SEC. 3039 DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR.

SEC. 304. GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE TO ASSIST BOARD AND DIRECTOR.

SEC. 305. NOMINATING COMMITTEE.

SEC. 306. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND ETHICS.

TITLE IV-FINANCE LIMITATIONS

SEC. 401. GENERAL LIMITATIONS.

SEC. 402. LIMITATION ON EXPENDITURES.

TITLE V-LOBBYING

SEC. 501. DEFINITIONS.

SEC. 502. DETAILED ACCOUNTS OF CONTRIBUTIONS; RETENTION OF RECEIPTED BILLS OF EXPENDITURES.

SEC. 503. RECEIPTS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS.

SEC. 504. STATEMENTS OF ACCOUNTS FILED WITH DIRECTOR.

SEC. 505. PRESERVATION OF STATEMENTS.

SEC. 506. PERSONS TO WHOM TITLE IS APPLICABLE.

SEC. 507. REGISTRATION OF LOBBYISTS WITH DIRECTOR; COMPILATION OF INFORMATION.

SEC. 508. REPORTS AND STATEMENTS UNDER OATH.

SEC. 509. PENALTIES AND PROHIBITIONS.

SEC. 510. EXEMPTIONS.

TITLE VI-CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND DISCLOSURE

SEC. 601. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.

SEC. 602. DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL INTEREST.

TITLE VII-PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT TAX CREDITS, USE OF SURPLUS CAMPAIGN FUNDS, VOTERS' INFORMATION PAMPHLETS, STUDY OF 1974 AND REPORT BY COUNCIL, EFFECTIVE DATES, AMENDMENTS TO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ELECTION ACT, AND AUTHORIZATION

SEC. 701. PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT.

SEC. 702. TAX CREDIT FOR CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.

SEC. 703. USE OF SURPLUS CAMPAIGN FUNDS.

SEC. 704. A STUDY OF 1974 ELECTION AND REPORT BY COUNCIL.

SEC. 705. EFFECTIVE DATES.

SEC. 706. AMENDMENTS TO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ELECTION ACT.

SEC. 707. AUTHORITY OF COUNCIL.

SEC. 708. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATION.

TITLE I-SHORT TITLE, DEFINITIONS SHORT TITLE

SEC. 101. THIS ACT MAY BE CITED AS THE "DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACT." //D.C. CODE 1 - 1121 NOTE.//

DEFINITIONS

SEC. 102. WHEN USED IN THIS ACT, UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED--- //D.C. CODE 1 - 1121.//

(A) THE TERM "ELECTION" MEANS A PRIMARY, RUNOFF, GENERAL, OR SPECIAL ELECTION HELD IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING AN INDIVIDUAL TO BE A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTION TO OFFICE OR FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A CANDIDATE TO OFFICE, AND INCLUDES A CONVENTION OR CAUCUS OF A POLITICAL PARTY HELD FOR THE PURPOSE OF NOMINATING SUCH A CANDIDATE.

(B) THE TERM "CANDIDATE" MEANS AN INDIVIDUAL WHO SEEKS NOMINATION FOR ELECTION, OR ELECTION, TO OFFICE, WHETHER OR NOT SUCH INDIVIDUAL IS NOMINATED OR ELECTED, AND, FOR PURPOSES OF THIS PARAGRAPH, AN INDIVIDUAL SHALL BE DEEMED TO SEEK NOMINATION FOR ELECTION, OR ELECTION, IF HE HAS (1) OBTAINED OR AUTHORIZED ANY OTHER PERSON TO OBTAIN NOMINATING PETITIONS TO QUALIFY HIMSELF FOR NOMINATION FOR ELECTION, OR ELECTION, TO OFFICE, (2) RECEIVED CONTRIBUTIONS OR MADE EXPENDITURES, OR HAS GIVEN HIS CONSENT FOR ANY OTHER PERSON TO RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS OR MAKE EXPENDITURES, WITH A VIEW TO BRINGING ABOUT HIS NOMINATION FOR ELECTION, OR ELECTION, TO OFFICE, OR (3) REASON TO KNOW, OR KNOWS, THAT ANY OTHER PERSON HAS RECEIVED CONTRIBUTIONS OR MADE EXPENDITURES FOR THAT PURPOSE, AND HAS NOT NOTIFIED THAT PERSON IN WRITING TO CEASE RECEIVING CONTRIBUTIONS OR MAKING EXPENDITURES FOR THAT PURPOSE. A PERSON WHO IS DEEMED TO BE A CANDIDATE FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS ACT SHALL NOT BE DEEMED, SOLELY BY REASON OF THAT STATUS, TO BE A CANDIDATE FOR THE PURPOSES OF ANY OTHER FEDERAL LAW.

(C) THE TERM "OFFICE" MEANS THE OFFICE OF MAYOR OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMIBA, CHAIRMAN OR MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMIBA, MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMIBA, OR AN OFFICIAL OF A POLITICAL PARTY.

(D) THE TERM "OFFICIAL OF A POLITICAL PARTY" MEANS---,

(1) NATIONAL COMMITTEEMEN AND NATIONAL COMMITTEEWOMEN;

(2) DELEGATES TO CONVENTIONS OF POLITICAL PARTIES NOMINATING CANDIDATES FOR THE PRESIDENCY AND VICE PRESIDENCY OF THE UNITED STATES;

(3) ALTERNATES TO THE OFFICIALS REFERRED TO CLAUSES (1) AND (2) ABOVE, WHERE PERMITTED BY POLITICAL PARTY RULES; AND

(4) SUCH MEMBERS AND OFFICIALS OF LOCAL COMMITTEES OF POLITICAL PARTIES AS MAY BE DESIGNATED BY THE DULY AUTHORIZED LOCAL COMMITTEES OF SUCH PARTIES FOR ELECTION, BY PUBLIC BALLT, AT LARGE OR BY WARD IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

(E) THE TERM "POLITICAL COMMITTEE" MEANS ANY COMMITTEE (INCLUDING A PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE), CLUB, ASSOCIATION, ORGANIZATION, OR OTHER GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF, OR ENGAGED IN, PROMOTING OR OPPOSING A POLITICAL PARTY OR THE NOMINATION OR ELECTION OF AN INDIVIDUAL TO OFFICE.

(F) THE TERM "CONTRIBUTION" MEANS---,

(1) A GIFT, SUBSCRIPTION (INCLUDING ANY ASSESSMENT, FEE, OR MEMBERSHIP DUES), LOAN, ADVANCE, OR DEPOSIT OF MONEY OR ANYTHING OF VALUE, MADE FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, THE ELECTION CAMPAIGN OF A CANDIDATE OR ANY OPERATIONS OF A POLITICAL COMMITTEE;

(2) A CONTRACT, PROMISE, OR AGREEMENT, WHETHER OR NOT LEGALLY ENFORCEABLE, TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION FOR ANY SUCH PURPOSE;

(3) A TRANSFER OF FUNDS BETWEEN POLITICAL COMMITTEES; OR

(4) THE PAYMENT, BY ANY PERSON OTHER THAN A CANDIDATE OR POLITICAL COMMITTEE, OF COMPENSATION FOR THE PERSONAL SERVICES OF ANOTHER PERSON WHICH ARE RENDERED TO SUCH CANDIDATE OR COMMITTEE WITHOUT CHARGE, OR FOR LESS THAN REASONABLE VALUE, FOR ANY SUCH PURPOSE OR THE FURNISHING OF GOODS, ADVERTISING, OR SERVICES TO A CANDIDATE'S CAMPAIGN WITHOUT CHARGE, OR AT A RATE WHICH IS LESS THAN THE RATE NORMALLY CHARGED FOR SUCH SERVICES.

NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, SUCH TERM SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO INCLUDE (A) SERVICES PROVIDED WITHOUT COMPENSATION, BY INDIVIDUALS VOLUNTERING A PORTION OR ALL OF THEIR TIME ON BEHALF OF A CANDIDATE OR POLITICAL COMMITTEE, (B) PERSONAL SERVICES PROVIDED WITHOUT COMPENSATION BY INDIVIDUALS VOLUNTEERING A PORTION OR ALL OF THEIR TIME TO A CANDIDATE OR POLITICAL COMMITTEE, (C) COMMUNICATIONS BY AN ORGANIZATION, OTHER THAN A POLITICAL PARTY, SOLELY TO ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES ON ANY SUBJECT, (C) COMMUNICATIONS (INCLUDING ADVERTISEMENTS) TO ANY PERSON ON ANY SUBJECT BY ANY ORGANIZATION WHICH IS ORGANIZED SOLELY AS AN ISSUE-ORIENTED ORGANIZATION, WHICH COMMUNICATIONS NEITHER ENDORSE NOR OPPOSE ANY CANDIDATE FOR OFFICE, OR (E) NORMAL BILLING CREDIT FOR A PERIOD NOT EXCEEDING THIRTY DAYS.

(G) THE TERM "EXPENDITURE" MEANS---,

(1) A PURCHASE, PAYMENT, DISTRIBUTION, LOAN, ADVANCE, DEPOSIT, OR GIFT OR MONEY OR ANYTHING OF VALUE, MADE FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, THE ELECTION CAMPAIGN OF A CANDIDATE OR ANY OPERATIONS OF A POLITICAL COMMITTEE;

(2) A CONTRACT, PROMISE, OR AGREEMENT, WHETHER OR NOT LEGALLY ENFORCEABLE, TO MAKE AN EXPENDITURE;

(3) A TRANSFER OF FUNDS BETWEEN POLITICAL COMMITTEES; AND

(4) NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING PROVISIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH, SUCH TERM SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO INCLUDE THE INCIDENTAL EXPENSES (AS DEFINED BY THE BOARD) MADE BY OR ON BEHALF OF INDIVIDUALS IN THE COURSE OF VOLUNTEERING THEIR TIME ON BEHALF OF A CANDIDATE OR POLITICAL COMMITTEE.

(H) THE TERM "PERSON" MEANS AN INDIVIDUAL, PARTNERSHIP, COMMITTEE, ASSOCIATION, CORPORATION, LABOR ORGANIZATION, AND ANY OTHER ORGANIZATION OR GROUP OF PERSONS.

(I) THE TERM "DIRECTOR" MEANS THE DIRECTOR OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND ETHICS CREATED BY TITLE III.

(J) THE TERM "POLITICAL PARTY" MEANS AN ASSOCIATION, COMMITTEE, OR ORGANIZATION WHICH NOMINATES A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTION TO ANY OFFICE AND QUALIFIES UNDER THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ELECTION ACT (D.C. CODE, SEC. 1 - 1101 ET SEQ.), //69 STAT. 699; 87 STAT. 832.// TO HAVE THE NAMES OF ITS NOMINEES APPEAR ON THE ELECTION BALLOT AS THE CANDIDATE OF THAT ASSOCIATION, COMMITTEE, OR ORGANIZATION.

(K) THE TERM "BOARD" MEANS THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND ETHICS ESTABLISHED UNDER THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ELECTION ACT (D.C. CODE, SEC. 1 - 1101 ET SEQ.) AND REDESIGNATED BY SECTION 306.

TITLE II-FINANCIAL DISCLOSURES ORGANIZATION OF POLITICAL COMMITTEES

SEC. 201. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1131.// (A) EVERY POLITICAL COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE A CHAIRMAN AND A TREASURER. NO CONTRIBUTION AND NO EXPENDITURE SHALL BE ACCEPTED OR MADE BY OR ON BEHALF OF A POLITICAL COMMITTEE AT A TIME WHEN THERE IS A VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF TREASURER THEREOF AND NO OTHER PERSON HAS BEEN DESIGNATED AND HAS AGREED TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF TREASURER. NO EXPENDITURE SHALL BE MADE FOR OR ON BEHALF OF A POLITICAL COMMITTEE WITHOUT THE AUTHORIZATION OF ITS CHAIRMAN OR TREASURER, OR THEIR DESIGNATED AGENTS.

(B) EVERY PERSON WHO RECEIVES A CONTRIBUTION OF $10 OR MORE FOR OR ON BEHALF OF A POLITICAL COMMITTEE SHALL, ON DEMAND OF THE TREASURER, AND IN ANY EVENT WITHIN FIVE DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF SUCH CONTRIBUTION, SUBMIT TO THE TREASURER OF SUCH COMMITTEE A DETAILED ACCOUNT THEREOF, INCLUDING THE AMOUNT, THE NAME AND ADDRESS (INCLUDING THE OCCUPATION AND THE PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY) OF THE PERSON MAKING SUCH CONTRIBUTION, AND THE DATE ON WHICH SUCH CONTRIBUTION WAS RECEIVED. ALL FUNDS OF A POLITICAL COMMITTEE SHALL BE SEGREGATED FROM, AND MAY NOT BE COMMINGLED WITH, ANY PERSONAL FUNDS OF OFFICERS, MEMBERS, OR ASSOCIATES OF SUCH COMMITTEE.

(C) EXCEPT FOR ACCOUNTS OF EXPENDITURES MADE OUT OF THE PETTY CASH FUND PROVIDED FOR UNDER SECTION 201 (B), THE TREASURER OF A POLITICAL COMMITTEE, AND EACH CANDIDATE, SHALL KEEP A DETAILED AND EXACT ACCOUNT OF---,

(1) ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO OR FOR SUCH POLITICAL COMMITTEE OR CANDIDATE;

(2) THE FULL NAME AND MAILING ADDRESS (INCLUDING THE OCCUPATION AND THE PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY) OF EVERY PERSON MAKING A CONTRIBUTION OF $10 OR MORE, AND THE DATE AND AMOUNT THEREOF;

(3) ALL EXPENDITURES MADE BY OR ON BEHALF OF SUCH COMMITTEE OR CANDIDATE; AND

(4) THE FULL NAME AND MAILING ADDRESS (INCLUDING THE OCCUPATION AND THE PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY) OF EVERY PERSON TO WHOM ANY EXPENDITURES IS MADE, THE DATE AND AMOUNT THEREOF AND THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF, AND OFFICE SOUGHT BY, EACH CANDIDATE ON WHOSE BEHALF SUCH EXPENDITURE WAS MADE.

(D) THE TREASURER OR CANDIDATE SHALL OBTAIN AND PRESERVE SUCH RECEIPTED BILLS AND RECORDS AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE BOARD.

(E) EACH POLITICAL COMMITTEE AND CANDIDATE SHALL INCLUDE ON THE FACE OR FRONT PAGE OF ALL LITERATURE AND ADVERTISEMENTS SOLICITING FUNDS THE FOLLOWING NOTICE: "A COPY OF OUR REPORT IS FILED WITH THE DIRECTOR OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND ETHICS.".

PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE

SEC. 202. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1132.// (A) EACH CANDIDATE FOR OFFICE SHALL DESIGNATE IN WRITING ONE POLITICAL COMMITTEE AS HIS PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE. THE PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE SHALL RECEIVE ALL REPORTS MADE BY ANY OTHER POLITICAL COMMITTEE ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS OR MAKING EXPENDITURES FOR THE PURPOSE OF INFLUENCING THE NOMINATION FOR ELECTION, OR ELECTION, OF THE CANDIDATE WHO DESIGNATED IT AS HIS PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE. THE PRINCIPAL COMMITTEE MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL REPORTS TO BE MADE TO IT BY ANY SUCH POLITICAL COMMITTEE AND MAY DESIGNATE THE TIME AND NUMBER OF ALL REPORTS. NO POLITICAL COMMITTEE MAY BE DESIGNATED AS THE PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE OF MORE THAN ONE CANDIDATE, EXCEPT A PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE SUPPORTING THE NOMINATION OR ELECTION OF A CANDIDATE AS AN OFFICIAL OF A POLITICAL PARTY MAY SUPPORT THE NOMINATION OR ELECTION OF MORE THAN ONE SUCH CANDIDATE, BUT MAY NOT SUPPORT THE NOMINATION OR ELECTION OF A CANDIDATE FOR ANY PUBLIC OFFICE.

(B) EACH STATEMENT (INCLUDING THE STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION REQUIRED UNDER SECTION (204) OR REPORT THAT A POLITICAL COMMITTEE IS REQUIRED TO FILE WITH OR FURNISH TO THE DIRECTOR UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT SHALL ALSO BE FURNISHED, IF THAT POLITICAL COMMITTEE IS NOT A PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE, TO THE CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE IS ACCEPTING OR MAKING, OR INTENDS TO ACCEPT OR MAKE, CONTRIBUTIONS, OR EXPENDITURES.

(C) THE TREASURER OF EACH POLITICAL COMMITTEE WHICH IS A PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE, AND EACH CANDIDATE, SHALL RECEIVE ALL REPORTS AND STATEMENTS FILED WITH OR FURNISHED TO IT OR HIM BY OTHER POLITICAL COMMITTEES, CONSOLIDATE, AND FURNISH THE REPORTS AND STATEMENTS TO THE DIRECTOR, TOGETHER WITH THE REPORTS AND STATEMENTS OF THE PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE OF WHICH HE IS TREASURER OR WHICH WAS DESIGNATED BY HIM, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS TITLE AND REGULATIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE BOARD.

DESIGNATION OF CAMPAIGN DEPOSITORY

SEC. 203. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1133.// (A) EACH POLITICAL COMMITTEE, AND EACH CANDIDATE ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTIONS OR MAKING EXPENDITURES, SHALL DESIGNATE, IN THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 204 OR 205, ONE NATIONAL BANK LOCATED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AS THE CAMPAIGN DEPOSITORY OF THAT POLITICAL COMMITTEE OR CANDIDATE. EACH SUCH COMMITTEE OR CANDIDATE SHALL MAINTAIN A CHECKING ACCOUNT AT SUCH DEPOSITORY AND SHALL DEPOSIT ANY CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE COMMITTEE OR CANDIDATE INTO THAT ACCOUNT. NO EXPENDITURES MAY BE MADE BY SUCH COMMITTEE OR CANDIDATE EXCEPT BY CHECK DRAWN PAYABLE TO THE PERSON TO WHOM THE EXPENDITURE IS BEING MADE ON THAT ACCOUNT, OTHER THAN PETTY CASH EXPENDITURES AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (B).

(B) A POLITICAL COMMITTEE OR CANDIDATE MAY MAINTAIN A PETTY CASH FUND OUT OF WHICH MAY BE MADE EXPENDITURES NOT IN EXCESS OF $50 TO ANY PERSON IN CONNECTION WITH A SINGLE PURCHASE OR TRANSACTION. A RECORD OF PETTY CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS SHALL BE KEPT IN ACCORDANCE WITH REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD AND SUCH STATEMENTS AND REPORTS THEREOF SHALL BE FURNISHED TO THE DIRECTOR AS IT MAY REQUIRE. PAYMENTS MAY BE MADE INTO THE PETTY CASH FUND ONLY BY CHECK DRAWN ON THE CHECKING ACCOUNT MAINTAINED AT THE CAMPAIGN DEPOSITORY OF SUCH POLITICAL COMMITTEE OR CANDIDATE.

REGISTRATION OF POLITICAL COMMITTEES; STATEMENTS

SEC. 204. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1134.// (A) EACH POLITICAL COMMITTEE SHALL FILE WITH THE DIRECTOR A STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION WITHIN TEN DAYS AFTER ITS ORGANIZATION. EACH SUCH COMMITTEE IN EXISTENCE AT THE DATE OF ENACTMENT OF THIS ACT SHALL FILE A STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION WITH THE DIRECTOR AT SUCH TIME AS THE DIRECTOR MAY PRESCRIBE---,

(B) THE STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION SHALL INCLUDE---,

(1) THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE POLITICAL COMMITTEE;

(2) THE NAMES, ADDRESSES, AND RELATIONSHIPS OF AFFILIATED OR CONNECTED ORGANIZATIONS;

(3) THE AREA, SCOPE, OR JURISDICTION OF THE POLITICAL COMMITTEE;

(4) THE NAME, ADDRESS, AND POSITION OF THE CUSTODIAN OF BOOKS AND ACCOUNTS;

(5) THE NAME, ADDRESS, AND POSITION OF OTHER PRINCIPAL OFFICERS, INCLUDING OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, IF ANY;

(6) THE NAME, ADDRESS, OFFICE SOUGHT, AND PARTY AFFILIATION OF (A) EACH CANDIDATE WHOM THE COMMITTEE IS SUPPORTING, AND (B) ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL, IF ANY, WHOM THE COMMITTEE IS SUPPORTING FOR NOMINATION FOR ELECTION OR ELECTION, TO ANY PUBLIC OFFICE WHATEVER; OR, IF THE COMMITTEE IS SUPPORTING THE ENTIRE TICKET OF ANY PARTY, THE NAME OF THE PARTY;

(7) A STATEMENT WHETHER THE POLITICAL COMMITTEE IS A CONTINUING ONE;

(8) THE DISPOSITION OF RESIDUAL FUNDS WHICH WILL BE MADE IN THE EVENT OF DISSOLUTION;

(9) THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE BANK DESIGNATED BY THE COMMITTEE AS THE CAMPAIGN DEPOSITORY, TOGETHER WITH THE TITLE AND NUMBER OF EACH ACCOUNT AND SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX USED BY THAT COMMITTEE AT THE DEPOSITORY, AND THE IDENTIFICATION OF EACH INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO MAKE WITHDRAWALS OR PAYMENTS OUT OF EACH SUCH ACCOUNT OR BOX; AND

(10) SUCH OTHER INFORMATION AS SHALL BE REQUIRED BY THE DIRECTOR.

(C) ANY CHANGE IN INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED IN A STATEMENT OF ORGANIZATION SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE DIRECTOR WITHIN THE TEN-DAY PERIOD FOLLOWING THE CHANGE.

(D) ANY POLITICAL COMMITTEE WHICH, AFTER HAVING FILED ONE OR MORE STATEMENTS OF ORGANIZATION, DISBANDS OR DETERMINES IT WILL NO LONGER RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS OR MAKE EXPENDITURES DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR SHALL SO NOTIFY THE DIRECTOR.

REGISTRATION OF CANDIDATES

SEC. 205. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1135.// EACH INDIVIDUAL SHALL, WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF BECOMING A CANDIDATE, OR WITHIN FIVE DAYS OF THE DAY ON WHICH HE, OR ANY PERSON AUTHORIZED BY HIM (PURSUANT TO SECTION 401 (D)) TO DO SO, HAS RECEIVED A CONTRIBUTION OR MADE AN EXPENDITURE IN CONNECTION WITH HIS CAMPAIGN OR FOR THE PURPOSES OF PREPARING TO UNDERTAKE HIS CAMPAIGN, FILE WITH THE DIRECTOR A REGISTRATION STATEMENT IN SUCH FORM AS THE DIRECTOR MAY PRESCRIBE.

(B) IN ADDITION, CANDIDATES SHALL PROVIDE THE DIRECTOR THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE CAMPAIGN DEPOSITORY DESIGNATED BY THAT CANDIDATE, TOGETHER WITH THE TITLE AND NUMBER OF EACH ACCOUNT AND SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX USED BY THAT CANDIDATE AT THE DEPOSITORY, AND THE IDENTIFICATION OF EACH INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED TO MAKE WITHDRAWALS OR PAYMENTS OUT OF SUCH ACCOUNT OR BOX, AND SUCH OTHER INFORMATION AS SHALL BE REQUIRED BY THE DIRECTOR.

REPORTS BY POLITICAL COMMITTEES AND CANDIDATES

SEC. 206. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1136.// THE TREASURER OF EACH POLITICAL COMMITTEE SUPPORTING A CANDIDATE, AND EACH CANDIDATE, REQUIRED TO REGISTER UNDER THIS ACT, SHALL FILE WITH THE DIRECTOR, AND WITH THE APPLICABLE PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE, REPORTS OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES ON FORMS TO BE PRESCRIBED OR APPROVED BY THE DIRECTOR. EXCEPT FOR THE FIRST SUCH REPORT WHICH SHALL BE FILED ON THE TWENTY-FIRST DAY AFTER THE DATE OF ENACTMENT OF THIS ACT, SUCH REPORTS SHALL BE FILED ON THE 10TH DAY OF MARCH, JUNE, AUGUST, OCTOBER, AND DECEMBER IN EACH YEAR DURING WHICH THERE IS HELD AN ELECTION FOR THE OFFICE SUCH CANDIDATE IS SEEKING, AND ON THE FIFTEENTH AND FIFTH DAYS NEXT PRECEDING THE DATE ON WHICH SUCH ELECTION IS HELD, AND ALSO BY THE 31ST DAY OF JANUARY OF EACH YEAR. IN ADDITION SUCH REPORTS SHALL BE FILED ON THE 31ST DAY OF JULY OF EACH YEAR IN WHICH THERE IS NO SUCH ELECTION. SUCH REPORTS SHALL BE COMPLETE AS OF SUCH DATE AS THE DIRECTOR MAY PRESCRIBE, WHICH SHALL NOT BE MORE THAN FIVE DAYS BEFORE THE DATE OF FILING, EXCEPT THAT ANY CONTRIBUTION OF $200 OR MORE RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE PRESCRIBED BY THE DIRECTOR FOR THE LAST REPORT REQUIRED TO BE FILED PRIOR TO THE ELECTION SHALL BE REPORTED WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS AFTER ITS RECEIPT.

(B) EACH REPORT UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL DISCLOSE---

(1) THE AMOUNT OF CASH ON HAND AT THE BEGINNING OF THE REPORTING PERIOD;

(2) THE FULL NAME AND MAILING ADDRESS (INCLUDING THE OCCUPATION AND THE PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY) OF EACH PERSON WHO HAS MADE ONE OR MORE CONTRIBUTIONS TO OR FOR SUCH COMMITTEE OR CANDIDATE (INCLUDING THE PURCHASE OF TICKETS FOR EVENTS SUCH AS DINNERS, LUNCHEONS, RALLIES, AND SIMILAR FUNDRAISING EVENTS) WITHIN THE CALENDAR YEAR IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT OR VALUE IN EXCESS OF $50 OR MORE, TOGETHER WITH THE AMOUNT AND DATE OF SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS;

(3) THE TOTAL SUM OF INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO OR FOR SUCH COMMITTEE OR CANDIDATE DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD AND NOT REPORTED UNDER PARAGRAPH (2);

(4) THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF EACH POLITICAL COMMITTEE OR CANDIDATE FROM WHICH THE REPORTING COMMITTEE OR THE CANDIDATE RECEIVED, OR TO WHICH THAT COMMITTEE OR CANDIDATE MADE, ANY TRANSFER OF FUNDS, TOGETHER WITH THE AMOUNTS AND DATES OF ALL TRANSFERS;

(5) EACH LOAN TO OR FROM ANY PERSON WITHIN THE CALENDAR YEAR IN AN AGGREGRATE AMOUNT OR VALUES OF $50 OR MORE, TOGETHER WITH THE FULL NAMES AND MAILING ADDRESSES (INCLUDING THE OCCUPATION AND THE PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY) OF THE LENDER AND ENDORSERS, IF ANY, AND THE DATE AND AMOUNT OF SUCH LOANS;

(6) THE NET AMOUNT OF PROCEEDS FROM (A) THE SALE OF TICKETS TO EACH DINNER, LUNCHEON, RALLY, AND OTHER FUNDRAISING EVENTS ORGANIZED BY SUCH COMMITTEE; (B) MASS COLLECTIONS MADE AT SUCH EVENTS; AND (C) SALES BY SUCH COMMITTEE OF ITEMS SUCH AS POLITICAL CAMPAIGN PINS, BUTTONS, BADGES, FLAGS, EMBLEMS, HATS, BANNERS, LITERATURE, AND SIMILAR MATERIALS;

(7) EACH CONTRIBUTION, REBATE, REFUND, OR OTHER RECEIPT OF $50 OR MORE NOT OTHERWISE LISTED UNDER PARAGRAPHS (2) THROUGH (6);

(8) THE TOTAL SUM OF ALL RECEIPTS BY OR FOR SUCH COMMITTEE OR CANDIDATE DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD;

(9) THE FULL NAME AND MAILING ADDRESS (INCLUDING THE OCCUPATION AND THE PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS, IF ANY) OF EACH PERSONP TO WHOM EXPENDITURES HAVE BEEN MADE BY SUCH COMMITTEE OR ON BEHALF OF SUCH COMMITTEE OR CANDIDATE WITHIN THE CALENDAR YEAR IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT OR VALUE OF $10 OR MORE, THE AMOUNT, DATE, AND PURPOSE OF EACH SUCH EXPENDITURE AND THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF, AND OFFICE SOUGHT BY, EACH CANDIDATE ON WHOSE BEHALF SUCH EXPENDITURE WAS MADE;

(10) THE TOTAL SUM OF EXPENDITURES MADE BY SUCH COMMITTEE OR CANDIDATE DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR;

(11) THE AMOUNT AND NATURE OF DEBTS AND OBLIGATIONS OWED BY OR TO THE COMMITTEE, IN SUCH FORM AS THE DIRECTOR MAY PRESCRIBE AND A CONTINUOUS REPORTING OF ITS DEBTS AND OBLIGATIONS AFTER THE ELECTION AT SUCH PERIODS AS THE DIRECTOR MAY REQUIRE UNTIL SUCH DEBTS AND OBLIGATIONS ARE EXTINGUISHED; AND

(12) SUCH OTHER INFORMATION AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE DIRECTOR.

(C) THE REPORTS TO BE FILED UNDER SUBSECTION (A) SHALL BE CUMULATIVE DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR TO WHICH THEY RELATE, BUT WHERE THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN AN ITME REPORTED IN A PREVIOUS REPORT DURING SUCH YEAR, ONLY THE UNCHANGED AMOUNT NEED BE CARRIED FORWARD. IT NO CONTRIBUTIONS OR EXPENDITURES HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED OR EXPENDED DURING A CALENDAR YEAR, THE TREASURER OF THE POLITICAL COMMITTEE OR CANDIDATE SHALL FILE A STATEMENT TO THAT EFFECT.

(D) EACH TREASURER OF A POLITICAL COMMITTEE, EACH CANDIDATE FOR ELECTION TO OFFICE, AND EACH TREASURER APPOINTED BY A CANDIDATE, SHALL FILE WITH THE DIRECOTR WEEKLY REPORTS OF SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS ON FORMS TO BE PRESCRIBED OR APPROVED BY THE DIRECTOR.

REPORTS BY OTHERS THAN POLITICAL COMMITTEES

SEC. 207. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1137.// EVERY PERSON (OTHER THAN A POLITICAL COMMITTEE OR CANDIDATE) WHO MAKES CONTRIBUTIONS OR EXCPENDITURES, OTHER THAN BY CONTRIBUTION TO A POLITICAL COMMITTEE OR CANDIDATE, IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $50 OR MORE WITHIN A CALENDAR YEAR SHALL FILE WITH THE DIRECTOR A STATEMENT CONTAINING THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY SECTION 206. STATEMENTS REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION SHALL BE FILED ON THE DATES ON WHICH REPORTS BY POLITICAL COMMITTEES ARE FILED, BUT NEED NOT BE CUMULATIVE.

FORMAL REQUIREMENTS RESPECTING REPORTS AND STATEMENTS

SEC. 208. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1138.// (A) A REPORT OR STATEMENT REQUIRED BY THIS TITLE TO BE FILED BY A TREASURER OF A POLITICAL COMMITTEE, A CANDIDATE, OR BY ANY OTHER PERSON, SHALL BE VERIFIED BY THE OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF THE PERSON FILING SUCH REPORT OR STATEMENT, TAKEN BEFORE ANY OFFICER AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS.

(B) A COPY OF REPORT OR STATEMENT SHALL BE PRESERVED BY THE PERSON FILING IT FOR A PERIOD TO BE DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD IN A PUBLISHED REGULATION.

(C) THE BOARD, SHALL, BY PUBLISHED REGULATIONS OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY, PRESCRIBE THE MANNER IN WHICH CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES IN THE NATURE OF DEBTS AND OTHER CONTRACTS, AGREEMENTS, AND PROMISES TO MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS OR EXPENDITURES SHALL BE REPORTED. SUCH REGULATIONS SHALL PROVIDE THAT THEY BE REPORTED IN SEPARATE SCHEDULES. IN DETERMINING AGGREGATE AMOUNTS OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES, AMOUNTS REPORTED AS PROVIDED IN SUCH REGULATIONS SHALL NOT BE CONSIDERED UNTIL ACTUAL PAYMENTS IS MADE.

EXEMPTION FOR CANDIDATES WHO ANTICIPATE SPENDING LESS THAN $250

SEC. 209. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1139.// EXCEPT FOR THE PROVISIONS OF SUBSECTIONS (C) AND (D) OF SECTION 201, AND SUBSECTION (A) OF SECTION 205, THE PROVISIONS OF THIS TITLE SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY CANDIDATE WHO ANTICIPATES SPENDING OR SPENDS LESS THAN $250 IN ANY ONE ELECTION AND WHO HAS NOT DESIGNATED A PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE. ON THE FIFTEENTH DAY PRIOR TO THE DATE OF THE ELECTION IN WHICH SUCH CANDIDATE IS ENTERED, AND ON THE THIRTIETH DAY AFTER THE DATE OF SUCH ELECTION, SUCH CANDIDATE SHALL CERTIFY TO THE DIRECTOR THAT HE HAS NOT SPENT MORE THAN $250 IN SUCH ELECTION.

IDENTIFICATION OF CAMPAIGN LITERATURE

SEC. 210. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1140.// ALL NEWSPAPER OR MAGAZINE ADVERTISING, POSTERS, CIRCULARS, BILLBOARDS, HANDBILLS, BUMPER STICKERS, SAMPLE BALLOTS, AND OTHER PRINTED MATTER WITH REFERENCE TO OR INTENDED FOR THE SUPPORT OR DEFEAT OF A CANDIDATE OR GROUP OF CANDIDATES FOR NOMINATION OR ELECTION TO ANY PUBLIC OFFICE SHALL BE IDENTIFIED BY THE WORDS "PAID FOR BY" FOLLOWED BY THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PAYER OF THE COMMITTEE OR OTHER PERSON AND ITS TREASURER ON WHOSE BEHALF THE MATERIAL APPEARS.

EFFECT ON LIABILITY

SEC. 211. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1141.// NOTHING IN THIS TITLE SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS CREATING OR LIMITING IN ANY WAY THE LIABILITY OF ANY PERSON UNDER EXISTING LAW FOR ANY FINANCIAL OBLIGATION INCURRED BY A POLITICAL COMMITTEE OR CANDIDATE.

TITLE III-DIRECTOR OF CAMPAIGN FINANCE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR

SEC. 301. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1151.// (A) THERE IS ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND ETHICS THE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR OF CAMPAIGN FIANCE (HEREINAFTER IN THIS ACT REFERRED TO AS THE "DIRECTOR"). THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SHALL APPOINT, BY AND WITH THE ADVISE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, THE DIRECTOR, EXCEPT THAT AN AND AFTER JANUARY 2, 1975, ANY VACANCY IN THE OFFICE OF DIRECTOR SHALL BE FILLED BY APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR, WITH THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE COUNCIL. SUCH APPOINTMENTS SHALL BE MADE WITHOUT REGARD TO THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 5 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE, //80 STAT. 378, 5 USC 101 ET SEQ.// GOVERNING APPOINTMENTS IN THE COMPETITIVE SERVICE. THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION AT THE MAXIMUM RATE AS MAY BE ESTABLISHED FROM TIME TO TIME FOR GRADE 16 OF THE GENERAL SCHEDULE IN SECTION 5332 OF TITLE 5 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE, //5 USC 5332 NOTE.// AND SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS OF THE BOARD PERTAINING TO THIS ACT AND SHALL PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES AS MAY BE DELEGATED OR ASSIGNED TO HIM FROM TIME TO TIME BY REGULATIONS OR ORDERS OF THE BOARD. HOWEVER, THE BOARD SHALL NOT DELEGATE TO THE DIRECTOR THE MAKING OF REGULATIONS REGARDING ELECTIONS.

(B) THE BOARD MAY APPOINT A GENERAL COUNSEL WITHOUT REGARD TO THE PROVISIONS OF TITLE 5 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE, //80 STAT. 378, 5 USC 101 ET SEQ.// GOVERNING APPOINTMENTS IN THE COMPETITIVE SERVICE, TO SERVE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE BOARD. THE GENERAL COUNSEL SHALL BE ENTITLED TO RECEIVE COMPENSATION AT THE SAME RATE AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE BOARD AND SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE SOLELY TO THE BOARD. THE GENERAL COUNSEL SHALL PERFORM SUCH DUTIES AS MAY BE DELEGATED OR ASSIGNED TO HIM FROM TIME TO TIME BY REGULATION OR ORDER OF THE BOARD.

(C) IN ANY APPROPRIATE CASE WHERE THE BOARD UPON ITS OWN MOTION OR UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE DIRECTOR MAKES A FINDING OF AN APPARENT VIOLATION OF THIS ACT, IT SHALL REFER SUCH CASE TO THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR PROSECUTION, AND SHALL MAKE PUBLIC THE FACT OF SUCH REFERRAL AND THE BASIS FOR SUCH FINDING. IN ADDITION, THE BOARD, THROUGH ITS GENERAL COUNSEL, SHALL INITIATE, MAINTAIN, DEFEND, OR APPEAL ANY CIVIL ACTION (IN THE NAME OF THE BOARD) RELATING TO THE ENFORCEMENT OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT. THE BOARD MAY, THROUGH ITS GENERAL COUNSEL, PETITION THE COURTS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR DECLARATORY OR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF CONCERNING ANY ACTION COVERED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.

POWERS OF THE DIRECTOR

SEC. 302. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1152.// THE DIRECTOR, UNDER REGULATIONS OF GENERAL APPLICABILITY APPROVED BY THE BOARD, SHALL HAVE THE POWER---

(1) TO REQUIRE ANY PERSON TO SUBMIT IN WRITING SUCH REPORTS AND ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS AS THE DIRECTOR MAY PRESCRIBE RELATING TO THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF THIS ACT; AND SUCH SUBMISSION SHALL BE MADE WITHIN SUCH REASONABLE PERIOD AND UNDER OATH OR OTHERWISE AS THE DIRECTOR MAY DETERMINE;

(2) TO ADMINISTER OATHS;

(3) TO REQUIRE BY SUBPENA THE ATTENDANCE AND TESTIMONY OF WITNESSES AND THE PRODUCTION OF ALL DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE RELATING TO THE EXECUTION OF ITS DUTIES;

(4) IN ANY PROCEEDING OR INVESTIGATION TO ORDER TESTIMONY TO BE TAKEN BY DEPOSITION BEFORE ANY PESON WHO IS DESIGNATED BY THE DIRECTOR AND HAS THE POWER TO ADMINISTER OATHS AND, IN SUCH INSTANCES, TO COMPEL TESTIMONY AND THE PRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE IN THE SAME MANNER AS AUTHORIZED UNDER PARAGRAPH (3) OF THIS SUBSECTION;

(5) TO PAY WITNESSES THE SAME FEES AND MILEAGE AS ARE PAID IN LIKE CIRCUMSTANCES IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMIBA; AND

(6) TO ACCEPT GIFTS AND VOLUNTARY AND UNCOMPENSATED

SERVICES.

SUBPENAS ISSUED UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE ISSUED BY THE DIRECTOR UPON THE APPROVAL OF THE BOARD.

(B) THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MAY, UPON PETITION BY THE BOARD, IN CASE OF REFUSAL TO OBEY A SUBPENA OR ODER OF THE BOARD ISSUED UNDER SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS SECTION, ISSUE AN ORDER REQUIRING COMPLIANCE THEREWITH; AND ANY FAILURE TO OBEY THE ORDER OF THE COURT MAY BE PUNISHED BY THE COURT AS A CONTEMPT THEREOF.

DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR

SEC. 303. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1153.// THE DIRECTOR SHALL---,

(1) DEVELOP AND FURNISH (UPON REQUEST) PRESCRIBED FORMS FOR THE MAKING OF THE REPORTS AND STATEMENTS REQUIRED TO BE FILED WITH HIM UNDER THIS ACT;

(2) DEVELOP A FILING, CODING, AND CROSS-INDEXING SYSTEM CONSONANT WITH THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACT;

(3) MAKE THE REPORTS AND STATEMENTS FILED WITH HIM AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AND COPYING, COMMENCING AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE BUT NOT LATER THAN THE END OF THE SECOND DAY FOLLOWING THE DAY DURING WHICH IT WAS RECEIVED, AND TO PERMIT AND FACILITATE COPYING OF ANY SUCH REPORT OR STATEMENT BY HAND AND BY DUPLICATING MACHINE, AS REQUESTED BY ANY PERSON, AT REASONABLE COST TO SUCH PERSON, EXCEPT ANY INFORMATION COPIED FROM SUCH REPORTS AND STATEMENTS SHALL NOT BE SOLD OR UTLIZED BY ANY PERSON FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING CONTRIBUTIONS OR FOR ANY COMMERCIAL PURPOSE;

(4) PRESERVE SUCH REPORTS AND STATEMNTS FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS FROM DATE OF RECEIPT;

(5) COMPILE AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT LIST OF ALL STATEMENTS OR PARTS OF STATEMENTS ON FILE PERTAINING TO EACH CANDIDATE;

(6) PREPARE AND PUBLISH SUCH OTHER REPORTS AS HE MAY DEEM APPROPRIATE;

(7) ASSURE DISSEMINATION OF STATISTICS, SUMMARIES, AND REPORTS PREPARED UNDER THIS TITLE;

(8) MAKE FROM TIME TO TIME ADUITS AND FIELD INVESTIGATIONS WITH RESPECT TO REPORTS AND STATEMENTS FILED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS TITLE, AND WITH RESPECT TO ALLEGED FAILURES TO FILE ANY REPORTS OR STATEMENT REQUIRED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS TITLE; AND

(9) PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.

GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE TO ASSIST BOARD AND DIRECTOR

SEC. 304. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1155.// (A) EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2, 1975, THERE IS ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA A COMMITTEE TO BE KNOWN AS THE "DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND ETHICS NOMINATING COMMITTEE" (HEREINAFTER IN THIS ACT REFERRED TO AS THE "COMMITTEE"). THE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE THE FUNCTION OF NOMINATING INDIVIDUALS FOR APPOINTMENTS AS MEMBERS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND ETHICS FOR ANY AND ALL VACANCIES OCCURRING ON SUCH BOARD ON OR AFTER THE DATE ON WHICH A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS FIRST APPOINTED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION HOLD THEIR FIRST MEETING AS MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE. SUCH NOMINATIONS SHALL BE MADE BY THE COMMITTEE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION. THE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF FIVE MEMBERS. WITHIN TEN DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE ON WHICH A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS ARE FIRST APPOINTED PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION, SUCH MEMBERS SO APPOINTED SHALL HOLD THEIR FIRST MEETING AS MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE.

(B) (1) TWO MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE MAYOR, AT LEAST ONE OF WHOM SHALL BE A LAWYER.

(2) THREE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL.

(C) MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL SERVE FOR TERMS OF FIVE YEARS, EXCEPT THAT OF THE MEMBERS FIRST APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (B) (1), ONE SHALL SERVE FOR ONE YAR AND ONE FOR FIVE YEARS, AS DESIGNATED AT THE TIME OF APPOINTMENT, AND MEMBERS APPOINTED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (B) (2), ONE SHALL SERVE FOR TWO YEARS, ONE FOR THREE YEARS, AND ONE FOR FOUR YEARS, AS DESIGNATED AT THE TIME OF APPOINTMENT.

(D) (1) NO INDIVIDUAL MAY BE APPOINTED AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMITTEE UNLESS HE OR SHE---

(A) IS A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES, AND

(B) IS A RESIDENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND HAS MAINTAINED HIS OR HER DOMICILE WITHIN THE DISTRICT FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE DATE OF HIS OR HER APPOINTMENT, AND

(C) IS NOT A MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OR AN OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (INCLUDING THE JUDICIAL BRANCH).

(2) ANY VACANCY IN THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE FILLED IN THE SAME MANNER IN WHICH THE ORIGINAL APPOINTMENT WAS MADE. ANY INDIVIDUAL APPOINTED TO FILL A VACANCY, OCCURRING OTHER THAN UPON THE EXPIRATION OF A TERM, SHALL SERVE ONLY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TERM OF SUCH INDIVIDUAL'S PREDECESSOR.

(E) MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE PAID FOR EACH DAY SPENT PERFORMING THEIR DUTIES AS MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE AT A RATE WHICH IS EQUAL TO THE DAILY EQUIVALENT OF THE RATE PROVIDED BY STEP 1 OF GRADE 17 OF THE GENERAL SCHEDULE UNDER SECTION 5332 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE. //5 USC 5332 NOTE.//

(F) (1) EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS SECTION, THE COMMITTEE SHALL ACT ONLY AT MEETINGS CALLED BY THE CHAIRMAN OR A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS THEREOF AND ONLY AFTER NOTICE HAS BEEN GIVEN OF SUCH MEETING TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE.

(2) THE COMMITTEE SHALL CHOOSE ANNUALLY FORM AMONG ITS MEMBERS A CHAIRMAN AND SUCH OTHER OFFICERS AS IT DEEMS NECESSARY. THE COMMITTEE MAY ADOPT SUCH RULES OF PROCEDURE AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO GOVERN THE BUSINESS OF THE COMMITTEE.

(3) EACH AGENCY OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SHALL FURNISH TO THE COMMITTEE, UPON REQUEST, SUCH RECORDS, INFORMATION, SERVICES, AND SUCH OTHER ASSISTANCE AND FACILITIES AS MAY BE NECESSARY TO ENABLE THE COMMITTEE TO PERFORM ITS FUNCTION PROPERLY. ANY INFORMATION FURNISHED TO THE COMMITTEE DESIGNATED "CONFIDENTIAL" BY THE PERSON FURNISHING IT TO THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE TREATED BY THE COMMITTEE AS PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL.

(G) (1) IN THE EVENT OF ANY SUCH VACANCY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND ETHICS, THE COMMITTEE SHALL, WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER SUCH VACANCY OCCURS, SUBMIT A LIST OF THREE PERSONS AS NOMINEES FOR APPOINTMENT BY THE MAYOR TO FILL THE VACANCY. IF MORE THAN ONE SUCH VACANCY EXITS AT THE SAME TIME, THE COMMITTEE SHALL SUBMIT A SEPARATE LIST OF NOMINEES FOR APPOINTMENT TO FILL EACH SUCH VACANCY, AND NO INDIVIDUAL'S NAME SHALL APPEAR ON MORE THAN ONE SUCH LIST. IN FILLING SUCH VACANCY, THE MAYOR MAY APPOINT MORE THAN ONE INDIVIDUAL FROM ANY LIST CURRENTLY BEFORE THE MAYOR. IN ANY CASE IN WHICH, AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE THIRTY-DAY PERIOD FOLLOWING THE DATE ON WHICH A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE FIRST MEEET AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (A), A VACANCY IS SCHEDULED TO OCCUR, BY REASON OF THE EXPIRATION OF A TERM OFFICE, THE COMMITTEE'S LIST OF NOMINEES FOR APPOINTMENT TO FILL THAT VACANCY SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE MAYOR NOT LESS THAN THIRTY DAYS PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THAT TERM.

(2) IF THE MAYOR FAILS TO SUBMIT FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL THE NAME OF ONE OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON A LIST SUBMITTED TO THE MAYOR UNDER THIS SECTION WITHIN THIRTY DAYS AFTER RECEIVING SUCH LIST, THE COMMITTEE SHALL APPOINT, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL, AN INDIVIDUAL NAMED ON THE LIST TO FILL THE VACANCY FOR WHICH SUCH LIST OF NOMINEES WAS PREPARED.

(3) ANY INDIVIDUAL WHOSE NAME IS SUBMITTED BY THE COMMITTEE AS A NOMINEE FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND ETHICS MAY REQUEST THAT THE NOMINATION OF SUCH INDIVIDUAL BE WITHDRAWN. IF ANY SUCH INDIVIDUAL REQUESTS THAT HIS OR HER NOMINATION BE WITHDRAWN, DIES, OR BECOMES DISQUALIFIED TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD, THE COMMITTEE SHALL PROMPTLY NOMINATE ON THE LIST SUBMITTED TO THE MAYOR.

(H) MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE SHALL BE APPOINTED AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE, BUT IN NO EVENT LATER THAN JUNE 30, 1975.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND ETHICS

SEC. 306. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1156.// (A) ON AND AFTER THE DATE OF THE ENACTMENT OF THIS ACT, THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS OF THIS DISTRICT OF COLUMIBA ESTABLISHED UNDER THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ELECTION ACT (D.C. CODE, SEC. 1 - 1101 ET SEQ.), //69 STAT. 699; 87 STAT. 832.// SHALL BE KNOWN AS THE "DISTRICT OF COLUMIBA BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND ETHICS" AND SHALL HAVE THE POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS AS PROVIDED IN SUCH ACT, IN ANY OTHER LAW IN EFFECT ON THE DATE IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE DATE OF THE ENACTMENT OF THIS ACT, AND IN THIS ACT. ANY REFERENCE IN ANY LAW OR REGULATION TO THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF ELECTIONS SHALL, ON AND AFTER THE DATE OF THE ENACTMENT OF THIS ACT, BE HELD AND CONSIDERED TO REFER TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND ETHICS.

(B) (1) ANY PERSON WHO VIOLATES ANY PROVISION OF THIS ACT OR OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ELECTION ACT MAY BE ASSESSED A CIVIL PENALTY BY THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND ETHICS UNDER PARAGRAPH (2) OF THIS SUBSECTION OF NOT MORE THAN $50 FOR EACH SUCH VIOLATION. EACH OCCURRENCE OF A VIOLATION OF THIS ACT AND EACH DAY OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH A DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT OF THIS ACT OR AN ORDER OF THE BOARD SHALL CONSTITUTE A SEPARATE OFFENSE.

(2) A CIVIL PENALTY SHALL BE ASSESSED BY THE BOARD BY ORDER ONLY AFTER THE PERSON CHARGED WITH A VIOLATION HAS BEEN GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY FOR A HEARING, AND THE BOARD HAS DETERMINED, BY DECISION INCORPORATING ITS FINDINGS OF FACTS THEREIN, THAT A VIOLATION DID OCCUR, AND THE AMOUNT OF THE PENALTY. ANY HEARING UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE OF RECORD AND SHALL BE HELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE. //80 STAT. 380; 81 STAT. 195, 5 USC 500.//

(3) IF THE PERSON AGAINST WHOM A CIVIL PENALTY IS ASSESSED FAILS TO PAY THE PENALTY, THE BOARD SHALL FILE A PETITION FOR ENFORCEMENT OF ITS ORDER ASSESSING THE PENALTY IN THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE PETITION SHALL DESIGNATE THE PERSON AGAINST WHOM THE ORDER IS SOUGHT TO BE ENFORCED AS THE RESPONDENT. A COPY OF THE PETITION SHALL BE FORTHWITH SENT BY REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL TO THE RESPONDENT AND HIS ATTORNEY OF RECORD, AND IF THE RESPONDENT IS A POLITICAL COMMITTEE, TO THE CHAIRMAN THEREOF, AND THEREUPON THE BOARD SHALL CERTIFY AND FILE IN SUCH COURT THE RECORD UPON WHICH SUCH ORDER SOUGHT TO BE ENFORCED WAS ISSUED. THE COURT SHALL HAVE JURISIDICTION TO ENTER A JUDGMENT ENFORCING, MODIFYING, AND ENFORCING AS SO MODIFIED, OR SETTING ASIDE IN WHOLE OR IN PART THE ORDER AND THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OR IT MAY REMAND THE PROCEEDINGS TO THE BOARD FOR SUCH FURTHER ACTION AS IT MAY DIRECT. THE COURT MAY DETERMINE DE NOVO ALL ISSUES OF LAW BUT THE BOARD'S FINDINGS OF FACT, IF SUPPORTED BY SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE, SHALL BE CONCLUSIVE.

(C) UPON APPLICATION MADE BY ANY INDIVIDUAL HOLDING PUBLIC OFFICE, ANY CANDIDATE, OR ANY POLITICAL COMMITTEE, THE BOARD, THROUGH ITS GENERAL COUNSEL, SHALL PROVIDE WITHIN A REASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME AN ADVISORY OPINION, WITH RESPECT TO ANY SPECIFIC TRANSACTION OR ACTIVITY INQUIRED OF, AS TO WHETHER SUCH TRANSACTION OR ACTIVITY WOULD CONSTITUTE A VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION OF THIS ACT OR ANY PROVISION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ELECTION ACT OVER WHICH THE BOARD HAS PRIMARY JURISDICTION.

TITLE IV-FINANCE LIMITATIONS GENERAL LIMITATIONS

SEC. 401. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1161.// (A) NO INDIVIDUAL SHALL MAKE ANY CONTRIBUTION WHICH, AND NO PERSON SHALL RECEIVE ANY CONTRIBUTION FROM ANY INDIVIDUAL WHICH WHEN AGGREGATED WITH ALL OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FROM THAT INDIVIDUAL, RELATING TO A CAMPAIGN FOR NOMINATION AS A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTION TO PUBLIC OFFICE, INCLUDING BOTH THE PRIMARY AND GENERAL OR SPECIAL ELECTIONS, EXCEEDS---

(1) IN THE CASE OF A CONTRIBUTION IN SUPPORT OF A CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR, $1,000;

(2) IN THE CASE OF A CONTRIBUTION IN SUPPORT OF A CANDIDATE FOR CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL, $750;

(3) IN THE CASE OF A CONTRIBUTION IN SUPPORT OF A CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL ELECTED AT LARGE, $500;

(4) IN THE CASE OF A CONTRIBUTION IN SUPPORT OF A CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTED AT LARGE OR FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL ELECTED FROM A WARD, $200, AND IN THE CASE OF A RUNOFF ELECTION, AN ADDITIONAL $200;

(5) IN THE CASE OF A CONTRIBUTION IN SUPPORT OF A CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTED FROM A WARD OR FOR OFFICIAL OF A POLITICAL PARTY, $100, AND IN CASE OF A RUNOFF ELECTION, AN ADDITIONAL $100; AND

(6) IN THE CASE OF A CONTRIBUTION IN SUPPORT OF A CANDIDATE FOR A MEMBER OF AN ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL, $25.

(B) NO PERSON (OTHER THAN AN INDIVIDUAL WITH RESPECT TO WHOM SUBSECTION (A) APPLIES) SHALL MAKE ANY CONTRIBUTION WHICH, AND NO PERSON SHALL RECEIVE ANY CONTRIBUTION FROM ANY PERSON (OTHER THAN SUCH AN INDIVIDUAL) WHICH WHEN AGGREGATED WITH ALL OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FROM THAT PERSON, RELATING TO A CAMPAIGN FOR NOMINATION AS A CANDIDATE OR ELECTION TO PUBLIC OFFICE, INCLUDING BOTH THE PRIMARY AND GENERAL OR SPECIAL ELECTIONS, EXCEEDS---

(1) IN THE CASE OF A CONTRIBUTION IN SUPPORT OF A CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR, $2,000;

(2) IN THE CASE OF A CONTRIBUTION IN SUPPORT OF A CANDIDATE FOR CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL, $1,500;

(3) IN THE CASE OF A CONTRIBUTION IN SUPPORT OF A CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL ELECTED AT LARGE, $1,000;

(4) IN THE CASE OF A CONTRIBUTION IN SUPPORT OF A CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTED AT LARGE OR FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL ELECTED FROM A WARD $400, AND IN THE CASE OF A RUNOFF ELECTION, AN ADDITIONAL $400;

(5) IN THE CASE OF A CONTRIBUTION IN SUPPORT OF A CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTED FROM A WARD OR FOR OFFICIAL OF A POLITICAL PARTY, $200, AND IN THE CASE OF A RUNOFF ELECTION, AN ADDITIONAL $200; AND

(6) IN THE CASE OF A CONTRIBUTION IN SUPPORT OF A CANDIDATE FOR A MEMBER OF AN ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL, $25.

FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SUBSECTION, THE TERM "PERSON" SHALL INCLUDE A CANDIDATE MAKING CONTRIBUTIONS RELATING TO HIS CANDIDACY FOR NOMINATION FOR ELECTION, OR ELECTION, TO OFFICE. NOWITHSTANDING THE PRECEDING PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBSECTION, A CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL ELECTED FROM A WARD MAY CONTRIBUTE $1,000 TO HIS OWN CAMPAIGN. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SUBSECTION TO THE EXTENT THAT SUCH PROVISIONS ARE APPLICABLE TO CORPORATIONS AND UNIONS HSALL, TO THAT EXTENT, EXPIRE AS OF JULY 1, 1975, UNLESS THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ON OR BEFORE SUCH DATE ENACTS LEGISLATION REPEALING OR MODIFYING SUCH PROVISIONS OR EXTENDING SUCH PROVISIONS AS TO CORPORATIONS AND UNIONS ON AND AFTER THAT DATE. IN THE EVENT THAT THE COUNCIL FAILS TO SO REPEAL, MODIFY, OR EXTEND SUCH PROVISIONS AS TO CORPORATIONS AND LABOR UNIONS, THE COUNCIL SHALL REPORT ITS REASONS THEREFOR TO THE COMMITTEES ON THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PRIOR TO AUGUST 1, 1975.

(C) NO INDIVIDUAL SHALL MAKE ANY CONTRIBUTION IN ANY ONE ELECTION WHICH WHEN AGGREGATED WITH ALL OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY THAT INDIVIDUAL IN THAT ELECTION EXCEEDS $2,000.

(D) (1) ANY EXPENDITURE MADE BY ANY PERSON ADVOCATING THE ELECTION OR DEFEAT OF ANY CANDIDATE FOR OFFICE WHICH IS NOT MADE AT THE REQUEST OR SUGGESTION OF THE CANDIDATE, ANY AGENT OF THE CANDIDATE, OR ANY POLITICAL COMMITTEE AUTHORIZED BY THE CANDIDATE TO MAKE EXPENDITURES OR TO RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE CANDIDATE IS NOT CONSIDERED A CONTRIBUTION TO OR AN EXPENDITURE BY OR ON BEHALF OF THE CANDIDATE FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE LIMITATIONS SPECIFIED IN THIS ACT.

(2) NO PERSON MAY MAKE ANY AUTHORIZED EXPENDITURE ADVOCATING THE ELECTION OR DEFEAT OF A CLEARLY IDENTIFIED CANDIDATE DURING A CALENDAR YEAR WHICH, WHEN ADDED TO ALL OTHER UNAUTHORIZED EXPENDITURES MADE BY THAT PERSON DURING THE YEAR ADVOCATING THE ELECTION OR DEFEAT OF THAT CANDIDATE, EXCEEDS $1,000.

(3) FOR PURPOSES OF PARAGRAPH (2)---

(A) "CLEARLY IDENTIFIED" MEANS---

(I) THE CANDIDATE'S NAME APPEARS, (II) A PHOTOGRAPH OR DRAWING OF THE CANDIDATE APPEARS, OR (III) THE IDENTITY OF THE CANDIDATE IS APPARENT BY UNAMBIGUOUS REFERENCE,

(B) "PERSON" DOES NOT INCLUDE THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF A

POLITICAL

PARTY, AND

(C) "EXPENDITURE" DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY PAYMENT MADE OR INCURRED BY A CORPORATION OR LABOR ORGANIZATION WHICH, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 610 OF TITLE 18 OF THE UNITED STATES CODE //86 STAT. 10.// WOULD NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPENDITURE BY THAT CORPORATION OR LABOR ORGANIZATION.

(4) EVERY CANDIDATE SHALL FILE A STATEMENT WITH THE BOARD, IN SUCH MANNER AND FORM AND AT SUCH TIMES AS THE BOARD MAY PRESCRIBE, AUTHORIZING ANY PERSON OR ANY POLITICAL COMMITTEE ORGANIZED PRIMARILY TO SUPPORT THE CANDIDACY OF SUCH CANDIDATE TO EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS, OR MAKE EXPENDITURES IN BEHALF OF, SUCH CANDIDATE. NO PERSON AND NO COMMITTEE ORGANIZED PRIMARILY TO SUPPORT A SINGLE CANDIDATE MAY, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS OR MAKE EXPENDITURES IN BEHALF OF, SUCH CANDIDATE WITHOUT THE WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION OF SUCH CANDIDATE AS REQUIRED BY THIS PARAGRAPH.

(E) IN NO CASE SHALL ANY PERSON RECEIVE OR MAKE ANY CONTRIBUTION IN LEGAL TENDER IN AN AMOUNT OF $50 OR MORE.

(F) NO PERSON SHALL MAKE A CONTRIBUTION IN THE NAME OF ANOTHER PERSON, AND NO PERSON SHALL KNOWINGLY ACCEPT A CONTRIBUTION MADE BY ONE PERSON IN THE NAME OF ANOTHER PERSON.

(G) FOR PURPOSES OF THE LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY ANY PERSON DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TO OR FOR THE BENEFIT OF A PARTICULAR CANDIDATE, INCLUDING CONTRIBUTIONS WHICH ARE IN ANY WAY EARMARKED, ENCUMBERED, OR OTHERWISE DIRECTED THROUGH AN INTERMEDIARY OR CONDUIT TO THAT CANDIDATE, SHALL BE TREATED AS CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THAT PERSON TO THAT CANDIDATE.

(H) (1) NO CANDIDATE OR MEMBER OF THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY OF A CANDIDATE MAY MAKE A LOAN OR ADVANCE FROM HIS PERSONAL FUNDS FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH A CAMPAIGN OF THAT CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION FOR ELECTION, OR FOR ELECTION, TO PUBLIC OFFICE UNLESS THAT LOAN OR ADVANCE IS EVIDENCED BY A WRITTEN INSTRUMENT FULLY DISCLOSING THE TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND PARTS TO THE LOAN OR ADVANCE. THE AMOUNT OF ANY SUCH LOAN OR ADVANCE SHALL BE INCLUDED IN COMPUTING AND APPLYING THE LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION ONLY TO EXTENT OF THE BALANCE OF THE LOAN OR ADVANCE WHICH IS UNPAID AT THE TIME OF DETERMINATION.

(2) FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SUBSECTION, THE TERM "IMMEDIATE FAMILY" MEANS THE CANDIDATE'S SPOUSE AND ANY PARENT, BROTHER, OR SISTER, OR CHILD OF THE CANDIDATE, AND THE SPOUSE OF ANY SUCH PARENT, BROTHER, SISTER, OR CHILD.

LIMITATION OF EXPENDITURES

SEC. 402. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1162.// (A) (1) NO PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE SHALL EXPAND ANY FUNDS WHICH WHEN AGGREGATED WITH FUNDS EXPENDED BY IT, ALL OTHER COMMITTEES REQUIRED TO REPORT TO IT, AND BY A CANDIDATE SUPPORTED BY SUCH COMMITTEE SHALL EXCEED (1) IN THE CASE OF A CANDIDATE FOR MAYOR, $200,000 IN THE AGGREGATE FOR ANY PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, BUT IN NO EVENT IN EXCESS OF $120,000 FOR ONE OF SUCH ELECTIONS AND $80,000 FOR THE OTHER OF SUCH ELECTIONS; (2) IN THE CASE OF A CANDIDATE FOR CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL, $150,000 IN THE AGGREGATE FOR ANY PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, BUT IN NO EVENT IN EXCESS OF $90,000 FOR ONE OF SUCH ELECTIONS AND $60,000 FOR THE OTHER OF SUCH ELECTIONS; (3) IN THE CASE OF A CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL ELECTED AT LARGE, $100,000 IN THE AGGREGATE FOR ANY PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, BUT IN NO EVENT IN EXCESS OF $60,000 FOR ONE OF SUCH ELECTIONS AND $40,000 FOR THE OTHER OF SUCH ELECTIONS; (4) IN THE CASE OF A CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTED AT LARGE OR MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL ELECTED FROM A WARD, $20,000 IN THE AGGREGATE FOR ANY PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, BUT IN NO EVENT IN EXCESS OF $12,000 FOR ONE OF SUCH ELECTIONS AND $8,000 FOR THE OTHER OF SUCH ELECTIONS; (5) IN THE CASE OF A CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION ELECTED FROM A WARD, OR IN SUPPORT OF ANY CANDIDATE FOR OFFICE OF A POLITICAL PARTY, $10,000 IN THE AGGREGATE FOR ANY PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION IN CONNECTION THEREWITH, BUT IN NO EVENT IN EXCESS OF $6,000 FOR ONE OF SUCH ELECTIONS AND $4,000 FOR THE OTHER OF SUCH ELECTIONS; AND (6) IN THE CASE OF A CANDIDATE FOR MEMBER OF AN ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL, $500.

(2) AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR (COMMENCING IN 1976), AS THERE BECOME AVAILABLE NECESSARY DATA FROM THE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, THE SECRETARY OF LABOR SHALL CERTIFY TO THE BOARD AND THE BOARD SHALL PUBLISH IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA REGISTER THE PER CENTUM DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PRICE INDEX FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS PRECEDING THE BEGINNING OF SUCH CALENDAR YEAR AND THE PRICE INDEX FOR 1974. EACH AMOUNT DETERMINED UNDER PARAGRAPH (1) SHALL BE CHANGED BY SUCH PER CENTUM DIFFERENCE. EACH AMOUNT SO CHANGED SHALL BE THE AMOUNT IN EFFECT FOR SUCH CALENDAR YEAR.

(B) NO POLITICAL COMMITTEE OR CANDIDATE SHALL KNOWINGLY EXPEND ANY FUNDS AT A TIME WHEN THE PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE TO WHICH IT SHALL REPORT, OR WHICH HAS BEEN DESIGNATED BY HIM, IS PRECLUDED BY SUBSECTION (A) FROM EXPENDING FUNDS OR WHICH WOULD CAUSE SUCH PRINCIPAL COMMITTEE TO BE PRECLUDED FORM FURTHER EXPENDITURES. ANY PRINCIPAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE OF A CANDIDATE HAVING REASONABLE KNOWLEDGE TO BELIEVE THAT FURTHER EXPENDITURES BY A POLITICAL COMMITTEE REGISTERED IN SUPPORT OF SUCH CANDIDATE, OR BY THE CANDIDATE IT SUPPORTS, WILL EXCEED THE EXPENDITURE LIMITATIONS SPECIFIED IN SUBSECTION (A) SHALL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY, IN WRITING, SUCH POLITICAL COMMITTEE OR CANDIDATE OF THAT FACT.

(C) ANY EXPENDITURE MADE IN CONNECTION WITH A CAMPAIGN IN A CALENDAR YEAR OTHER THAN THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH THE ELECTION IS HELD TO WHICH THAT CAMPAIGN RELATES IS, FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, CONSIDERED TO BE MADE DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH THAT ELECTION IS HELD.

TITLE V-LOBBYING DEFINITIONS

SEC. 501. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1171.// WHEN USED IN THIS TITLE---

(A) THE TERM "CONTRIBUTION" INCLUDES A GIFT, SUBSCRIPTION, LOAN, ADVANCE, OR DEPOSIT OF MONEY OR ANYTHING OF VALUE AND INCLUDES A CONTRACT, PROMISE, OR AGREEMENT, WHETHER OR NOT LEGALLY ENFORCEABLE, TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION.

(B) THE TERM "EXPENDITURE" INCLUDES A PAYMENT, DISTRIBUTION, LOAN, ADVANCE, DEPOSIT, OR GIFT OF MONEY OR ANYTHING OF VALUE, AND INCLUDES A CONTRACT, PROMISE, OR AGREEMENT, WHETHER OR NOT LEGALLY ENFORCEABLE, TO MAKE AN EXPENDITURE.

(C) THE TERM "LEGISLATION" MEANS BILLS, RESOLUTIONS, AMENDMENTS, NOMINATIONS, RULES, AND OTHER MATTERS PENDING, OR PROPOSED IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND INCLUDES ANY OTHER MATTER WHICH MAY BE THE SUBJECT OF ACTION BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMIBA.

DETAILED ACCOUNTS OF CONTRIBUTIONS; RETENTION OF

RECEIPTED

BILLS

OF EXPENDITURES

SEC. 502. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1172.// (A) IT SHALL BE THE DUTY OF EVERY PERSON WHO SHALL IN ANY MANNER SOLICIT OR RECEIVE A CONTRIBUTION TO ANY ORGANIZATION OR FUND FOR THE PURPOSES HEREINAFTER DESIGNATED TO KEEP A DETAILED AND EXACT ACCOUNT OF---,

(1) ALL CONTRIBUTIONS OF ANY AMOUNT OR OF ANY VALUE WHATSOEVER;

(2) THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF EVERY PERSON MAKING ANY SUCH CONTRIBUTION OF $200 OR MORE AND THE DATE THEREOF;

(3) ALL EXPENDITURES MADE BY OR ON BEHALF OF SUCH ORGANIZATION OR FUND; AND

(4) THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF EVERY PERSON TO WHOM ANY SUCH EXPENDITURE IS MADE AND THE DATE THEREOF.

(B) IT SHALL BE THE DUTY OF SUCH PERSON TO OBTAIN AND KEEP A RECEIPTED BILL, STATING THE PARTICULARS, FOR EVERY EXPENDITURE OF SUCH FUNDS EXCEEDING $10 IN AMOUNT, AND TO PRESERVE ALL RECEIPTED BILLS AND ACCOUNTS REQUIRED TO BE KEPT BY THIS SECTION FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THE FILING OF THE STATEMENT CONTAINING SUCH ITEMS.

RECEIPTS FOR CONTRIBUTIONS

SEC. 503. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1173.// EVERY INDIVIDUAL WHO RECEIVES A CONTRIBUTION OF $200 OR MORE FOR ANY OF THE PURPOSES HEREINAFTER DESIGNATED SHALL WITHIN FIVE DAYS AFTER RECEIPT THEREOF RENDER TO THE PERSON OR ORGANIZATION FOR WHICH SUCH CONTRIBUTION WAS RECEIVED A DETAILED ACCOUNT THEREOF, INCLUDING THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PERSON MAKING SUCH CONTRIBUTION AND THE DATE ON WHICH RECEIVED.

STATEMENTS OF ACCOUNTS FILED WITH DIRECTOR

SEC. 504. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1174.// (A) EVERY PERSON RECEIVING ANY CONTRIBUTIONS OR EXPENDING ANY MONEY FOR THE PURPOSES DESIGNATED IN SUBPARAGRAPH (A) OR (B) OF SECTION 506 OF THIS TITLE SHALL FILE WITH THE DIRECTOR BETWEEN THE FIRST AND TENTH DAY OF EACH CALENDAR QUARTER, A STATEMENT CONTAINING COMPLETE AS OF THE DAY NEXT PRECEDING THE DATE OF FILING---

(1) THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF EACH PERSON WHO HAS MADE A CONTRIBUTION $200 OR MORE NOT MENTIONED IN THE PRECEDING REPORT; EXCEPT THAT THE FIRST REPORT FILED PURSUANT TO THIS TITLE SHALL CONTAIN THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF EACH PERSON WHO HAS MADE ANY CONTRIBUTION OF $200 OR MORE TO SUCH PERSON SINCE JANUARY 2, 1975;

(2) THE TOTAL SUM OF THE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO OR FOR SUCH PERSON DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR AND NOT STATED UNDER PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS SUBSECTION;

(3) THE TOTAL SUM OF ALL CONTRIBUTIONS MADE TO OR FOR SUCH PERSON DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR;

(4) THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF EACH PERSON TO WHOM AN EXPENDITURE IN ONE OR MORE ITEMS OF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OR VALUE, WITHIN THE CALENDAR YEAR, OF $10 OR MORE HAS BEEN MADE BY OR ON BEHALF OF SUCH PERSON, AND THE AMOUNT, DATE, AND PURPOSE OF SUCH EXPENDITURE;

(5) THE TOTAL SUM OF ALL EXPENDITURES MADE BY OR ON BEHALF OF SUCH PERSON DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR AND NOT STATED UNDER PARAGRAPH (4) OF THIS SUBSECTION;

(6) THE TOTAL SUM OF EXPENDITURES MADE BY OR ON BEHALF OF SUCH PERSON DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR.

THE STATEMENTS REQUIRED TO BE FILED BY SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS SECTION SHALL BE CUMULATIVE DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR TO WHICH THEY RELATE, BUT WHERE THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN AN ITEM REPORTED IN A PREVIOUS STATEMENT ONLY THE AMOUNT NEED BE CARRIED FORWARD.

RESERVATION OF STATEMENTS

SEC. 505. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1175.// A STATEMENT REQUIRED BY THIS TITLE TO BE FILED WITH THE DIRECTOR---,

(A) SHALL BE DEEMED PROPERLY FILED WHEN DEPOSITED IN AN ESTABLISHED POST OFFICE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME, DULY STAMPED, REGISTERED, AND DIRECTED TO THE DIRECTOR, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, BUT IN THE EVENT IT IS NOT RECEIVED, A DUPLICATE OF SUCH STATEMENT SHALL BE PROMPTLY FILED UPON NOTICE BY THE DIRECTOR OF ITS NONRECEIPT;

(B) SHALL BE PRESERVED BY THE DIRECTOR FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF FILING, SHALL CONSTITUTE PART OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF HIS OFFICE, AND SHALL BE OPEN TO PUBLIC INSPECTION.

PERSONS TO WHOM TITLE IS APPLICABLE

SEC. 506. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1176.// THE PROVISIONS OF THIS TITLE SHALL APPLY TO ANY PERSON (EXCEPT A POLITICAL COMMITTEE) WHO, BY HIMSELF, OR THROUGH ANY AGENT OR EMPLOYEE OR OTHER PERSONS IN ANY MANNER WHATSOEVER, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, SOLICITS, COLLECTS, OR RECEIVES MONEY OR ANY OTHER THING OF VALUE TO BE USED PRINCIPALLY TO AID, OR THE PRINCIPAL PURPOSE OF WHICH PERSON IS TO AID, IN THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES:

(A) THE PASSAGE OR DEFEAT OF ANY LEGISLATION BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

(B) TO INFLUENCE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, THE PASSAGE OR DEFEAT OF ANY LEGISLATION BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

REGISTRATION OF LOBBYISTS WITH DIRECTOR; COMPILATION OF

INFORMATION

SEC. 507. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1177.// (A) ANY PERSON WHO SHALL ENGAGE HIMSELF FOR PAY OR FOR ANY CONSIDERATION FOR THE PURPOSES OF ATTEMPTING TO INFLUENCE THE PASSAGE OR DEFEAT OF ANY LEGISLATION BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMIBA SHALL, BEFORE DOING ANYTHING IN FURTHERANCE OF SUCH OBJECT, REGISTER WITH THE DIRECTOR AND SHALL GIVE TO HIM IN WRITING AND UNDER OATH, HIS NAME AND BUSINESS ADDRESS, THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE PERSON BY WHOM HE IS EMPLOYED, AND IN WHOSE INTEREST HE APPEARS OR WORKS, THE DURATION OF SUCH EMPLOYMENT, HOW MUCH HE IS PAID IS TO RECEIVE, BY WHOM HE IS PAID OR IS TO BE PAID, HOW MUCH HE IS TO BE PAID FOR EXPENSES, AND WHAT EXPENSES ARE TO BE INCLUDED. EACH SUCH PERSON SO REGISTERING SHALL, BETWEEN THE FIRST AND TENTH DAY OF EACH CALENDAR QUARTER, SO LONG AS HIS ACTIVITY CONTINUES, FILE WITH THE DIRECTOR A DETAILED REPORT UNDER OATH OF ALL MONEY RECEIVED AND EXPENDED BY HIM DURING THE PRECEDING CALENDAR QUARTER IN CARRYING ON HIS WORK; TO WHOM PAID; FOR WHAT PURPOSES; AND THE NAMES OF ANY PAPERS, PERIODICALS, MAGAZINES, OR OTHER PUBLICATIONS IN WHICH HE HAS CAUSED TO BE PUBLISHED ANY ARTICLES OR EDITORIALS; AND THE PROPOSED LEGISLATION HE IS EMPLOYED TO SUPPORT OR OPPOSE. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY PERSON WHO MERELY APPEARS BEFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, OR A COMMITTEE THEREOF, IN SUPPORT OF OR OPPOSITION TO LEGISLATION; NOR TO ANY PUBLIC OFFICIAL ACTING IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPICITY; NOR IN THE CASE OF ANY NEWSPAPER OR OTHER REGULARLY PUBLISHED PERIODICAL (INCLUDING ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO OWNS, PUBLISHES, OR IS EMPLOYED BY ANY SUCH NEWSPAPER OR PERIODICAL) WHICH IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF BUSINESS PUBLISHES NEWS ITEMS, EDITORIALS, OR OTHER COMMENTS, OR PAID ADVDERTISEMENTS, WHICH DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY URGE THE PASSAGE OR DEFEAT OF LEGISLATION, IF SUCH NEWSPAPER, PERIODICAL, OR INDIVIDUAL, ENGAGES IN NO FURTHER OR OTHER ACTIVITIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PASSAGE OR DEFEAT OF SUCH LEGISLATION, OTHER THEN TO APPEAR BEFORE A COMMITTEE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN SUPPORT OF OR IN OPPOSITION TO SUCH LEGISLATION.

(B) ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED TO BE FILED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION WITH THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE COMPILED BY THE DIRECTOR AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE CALENDAR QUARTER WITH RESPECT TO WHICH SUCH INFORMATION IS FILED AND SHALL BE PRINTED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA REGISTER.

REPORTS AND STATEMENTS UNDER OATH

SEC. 508. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1178.// ALL REPORTS AND STATEMENTS REQUIRED UNDER THIS TITLE SHALL BE MADE UNDER OATH, BEFORE AN OFFICE UNAUTHORIZED BY LAW TO ADMINISTER OATHS.

PENALTIES AND PROHIBITIONS

SEC. 509. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1179.// (A) ANY PERSON WHO VIOLATES ANY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS TITLE, SHALL BE GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR, AND SHALL BE PUNISHED BY A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN $5,000 OR IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN TWELVE MONTHS, OR BOTH.

(B) IN ADDITION TO THE PENALTIES PROVIDED FOR IN SUBSECTION (A) OF THIS SECTION, ANY PERSON CONVICTED OF THE MISDEMEANOR SPECIFIED THEREIN IS PROHIBITED, FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF SUCH CONVICTION, FROM ATTEMPTING TO INFLUENCE, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, THE PASSAGE OR DEFEAT OF ANY PROPOSED LEGISLATION OR FROM APPEARING BEFORE A COMMITTEE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN SUPPORT OF OR OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED LEGISLATION; AND ANY PERSON WHO VIOLATES ANY PROVISION OF THIS SUBSECTION SHALL BE GUILTY OF A FELONY, AND SHALL BE PUNISHED BY A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN $10,000, OR IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN FIVE YEARS, OR BOTH.

EXEMPTION

SEC. 510. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1180.// THE PROVISIONS OF THIS TITLE SHALL NOT APPLY TO---,

(1) ANY MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OR ANY SENATOR;

(2) ANY MEMBER OF A STAFF OF ANY PERSON SPECIFIED IN PARAGRAPH (1) WHILE OPERATING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF HIS EMPLOYMENT;

(3) ANY MEMBER OF AN ADVISORY NEIGHBORHODD COUNCIL;

(4) ANY PERSON WHO RECEIVES LESS THAN $500 DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR AS COMPENSATION FOR PERFORMING SERVICES RELATING TO THE INFLUENCING OF LEGISLATION; OR

(5) ANY ENTITY SPECIFIED IN SECTION 1 (D) OF TITLE II OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA INCOME AND FRANCHISE TAX ACT OF 1947 (D.C. CODE, SEC. 47 - 1554 (D)), //61 STAT. 334.// NO SUBSTANTIAL PART OF THE ACTIVITIES OF WHICH IS CARRYING ON PROPAGANDA, OR OTHERWISE ATTEMPTING TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION.

TITLE VI-CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND DISCLOSURE CONFLICT OF INTEREST

SEC. 601. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1181.// (A) THE CONGRESS DECLARES THAT ELECTIVE AND PUBLIC OFFICE IS A PUBLIC TRUST, AND ANY EFFORT TO REALIZE PERSONAL GAIN THROUGH OFFICIAL CONDUCT IS A VIOLATION OF THAT TRUST.

(B) NO PUBLIC OFFICIAL SHALL USE HIS OFFICIAL POSITION OR OFFICE TO OBTAIN FINANCIAL GAIN FOR HIMSELF, ANY MEMBER OF HIS HOUSEHOLD, OR ANY BUSINESS WITH WHICH HE OR A MEMBER OF HIS HOUSEHOLD IS ASSOCIATED, OTHER THAN THAT COMPENSATION PROVIDED BY LAW FOR SAID PUBLIC OFFICIAL.

(C) NO PERSON SHALL OFFER OR GIVE TO A PUBLIC OFFICIAL OR A MEMBER OF A PUBLIC OFFICIAL'S HOUSEHOLD, AND NO PUBLIC OFFICIAL SHALL SOLICIT OR RECEIVE ANYTHING OR VALUE, INCLUDING A GIFT, FAVOR, SERVICE, LOAN GRATUITY, DISCOUNT, HOSPITALITY, POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION, OR PROMISE OF FUTURE EMPLOYMENT, BASED ON ANY UNDERSTANDING THAT SUCH PUBLIC OFFICIAL'S OFFICIAL ACTIONS OR JUDGMENT OR VOTE WOULD BE INFLUENCED THEREBY, OR WHERE IT COULD REASONABLY BE INFERRED THAT THE THING OF VALUE WOULD INFLUENCE THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL IN THE DISCHARGE OF HIS DUTIES, OR AS A REQARD, OR WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE TOTAL VALUE OF SUCH THINGS RECEIVED FROM THE SAME PERSON NOT A MEMBER OF SUCH PUBLIC OFFICIAL'S HOUSEHOLD TO EXCEED $100 DURING ANY SINGLE CALENDAR YEAR.

(D) NO PERSON SHALL OFFER OR PAY TO A PUBLIC OFFICIAL, AND NO PUBLIC OFFICIAL SHALL SOLICIT OR RECEIVE ANY MONEY, IN ADDITION TO THAT LAWFULLY RECEIVED BY THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY, FOR ADVICE OR ASSISTANCE GIVEN IN THE COURSE OF THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL'S EMPLOYMENT OR RELATING TO HIS EMPLOYMENT.

(E) NO PUBLIC OFFICIAL SHALL USE OR DISCLOSE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION GIVEN IN THE COURSE OF OR BY REASON OF HIS OFFICIAL POSITION OR ACTIVITIES IN ANY WAY THAT COULD RESULT IN FINANCIAL GAIN FOR HIMSELF OR FOR ANY OTHER PERSON.

(F) NO MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OR BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SHALL ACCEPT ASSIGNMENT TO SERVE ON A COMMITTEE THE JURISDICTION OF WHICH CONSISTS OF MATTERS (OTHER THAN OF A DE MINIMIS NATURE) IN WHICH HE OR A MEMBER OF HIS FAMILY OR A BUSINESS WITH WHICH HE IS ASSOCIATED, HAS FINANCIAL INTEREST.

(G) ANY PUBLIC OFFICAIL WHO, IN THE DISCHARGE OF HIS OFFICIAL DUTIES, WOULD BE REQUIRED TO TAKE AN ACTION OR MAKE A DECISION THAT WOULD AFFECT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY HIS FINANCIAL INTERESTS OR THOSE OF A MEMBER OF HIS HOUSEHOLD, OR A BUSINESS WITH WHICH HE IS ASSOCIATED, OR MUST TAKE AN OFFICIAL ACTION ON A MATTER AS TO WHICH HE HAS A CONFLICT SITUATION CREATED BY A PERSONAL, FAMILY, OR CLIENT INTEREST, SHALL---

(1) PREPARE A WRITTEN STATEMENT DESCRIBING THE MATTER REQUIRING ACTION OR DECISION, AND THE NATURE OF HIS POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO SUCH ACTION OR DECISION;

(2) CAUSE COPIES OF SUCH STATEMENT TO BE DELIVERED TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND ETHICS (REFERRED TO IN THIS TITLE AS THE "BOARD"), AND TO HIS IMMEDIATE SUPERIOR, IF ANY;

(3) IF HE IS A MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OR MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, OR EMPLOYEE OF EITHER, DELIVER A COPY OF SUCH STATEMENT TO THE CHAIRMAN THEREOF, WHO SHALL CAUSE SUCH STATEMENT TO BE PRINTED IN THE RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS, AND, UPON REQUEST OF SAID MEMBER OR EMPLOYEE, SHALL EXCUSE THE MEMBER FROM VOTES, DELIBERATIONS, AND OTHER ACTION ON THE MATTER ON WHICH A POTENTIAL CONFLICT EXISTS;

(4) IF HE IS NOT A MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, HIS SUPERIOR, IF ANY, SHALL ASSIGN THE MATTER TO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHO DOES NOT HAVE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, OR, IF HE HAS NO IMMEDIATE SUPERIOR, HE SHALL TAKE SUCH STEPS AS THE BOARD PRESCRIBES THROUGH RULES AND REGULATIONS TO REMOVE HIMSELF FROM INFLUENCE OVER ACTIONS AND DECISIONS ON THE MATTER ON WHICH POTENTIAL CONFLICT EXISTS; AND

(5) DURING A PERIOD WHEN A CHARGE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS UNDER INVESTIGATION BY THE BOARD, IF HE IS NOT A MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OR A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, HIS SUPERIOR, IF ANY, SHALL, HAVE THE ARBITRARY POWER TO ASSIGN THE MATTER TO ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WHO DOES NOT HAVE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, OR IF HE HAS NO IMMEDIATE SUPERIOR, HE SHALL TAKE SUCH STEPS AS THE BOARD SHALL PRESCRIBE THROUGH RULES AND REGULATIONS TO REMOVE HIMSELF FROM INFLUENCE OVER ACTIONS AND DECISIONS ON THE MATTER ON WHICH THERE IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST.

(H) NEITHER THE MAYOR NOR ANY MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA MAY REPRESENT ANOTHER PERSON BEFORE ANY REGULATORY AGENCY OR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WHILE SERVING IN SUCH OFFICE, THE PRECEDING SENTENCE DOES NOT APPLY TO AN APPEARANCE BY SUCH AN OFFICIAL BEFORE ANY SUCH AGENCY OR COURT IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY.

(I) AS USED IN THIS SECTION, THE TERM---,

(1) "PUBLIC OFFICIAL" MEANS THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, CHAIRMAN OF THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, OR MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, OR CHAIRMAN OR MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, OR EACH OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT WHO PERFORMS DUTIES OF THE TYPE GENERALLY PERFORMED BY AN INDIVIDUAL OCCUPYING GRADE GS-15 OF THE GENERAL SCHEDULE OR ANY HIGHER GRADE OR POSITION //5 USC 5332 NOTE.// (AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD REGARDLESS OF THE RATE OF COMPENSATION OF SUCH INDIVIDUAL);

(2) "BUSINESS" MEANS ANY CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP, FIRM, ENTERPRISE, FRANCHISE, ASSOCIATION, ORGANIZATION, SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUAL, HOLDING COMPANY, JOINT STOCK, TRUST, AND ANY LEGAL ENTITY THROUGH WHICH BUSINESS IS CONDUCTED FOR PROFIT;

(3) "BUSINESS WITH WHICH HE IS ASSOCIATED" MEANS ANY BUSINESS OF WHICH THE PERSON OR MEMBER OF HIS HOUSEHOLD IS A DIRECTOR, OFFICER, OWNER, EMPLOYEE, OR HOLDER OF STOCK WORTH $1,000 OR MORE AT FAIR MARKET VALUE, AND ANY BUSINESS WHICH IS A CLIENT OF THAT PERSON;

(4) "HOUSEHOLD" MEANS THE PUBLIC OFFICAL AND HIS IMMEDIATE FAMILY; AND

(5) "IMMEDIATE FAMILY" MEANS THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL'S SPOUSE AND ANY PARENT, BROTHER, OR SISTER, OR CHILD OF THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL, AND THE SPOUSE OF ANY SUCH PARENT, BROTHER, SISTER, OR CHILD.

DISCLOSURE OF FINANCIAL INTEREST

SEC. 602. //D.C CODE 1 - 1182.// (A) ANY CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION FOR ELECTION, OR ELECTION, TO PUBLIC OFFICE WHO AT THE TIME HE BECOMES A CANDIDATE, DOES NOT OCCUPY ANY SUCH OFFICE, SHALL FILE WITHIN ONE MONTH AFTER HE BECOMES A CANDIDATE FOR SUCH OFFICE, AND THE MAYOR, AND THE CHAIRMAN AND EACH MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOLDING OFFICE UNDER THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SELF-GOVERNMENT AND GOVERNMENTAL REORGANIZATION ACT, //87 STAT. 774, D.C. CODE 1 - 101 NOTE.// AND THE CHAIRMAN AND EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, SHALL FILE ANNUALLY, WITH THE BOARD A REPORT CONTAINING A FULL AND COMPLETE STATEMENT OF---,

(1) THE AMOUNT AND SOURCE OF EACH ITEM OF INCOME, EACH ITEM OR REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY EXPENDITURE, AND EACH GIFT OR AGGREGATE OF GIFTS FROM ONE SOURCE (OTHER THAN GIFTS RECEIVED BY HIM OR BY HIM AND HIS SPOUSE JOINTLY DURING THE PRECEDING CALENDAR YEAR) WHICH EXCEEDS $100 IN AMOUNT OR VALUE, INCLUDING ANY FEE OR OTHER HONORARIUM RECEIVED BY HIM FOR OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE PREPARATION OR DELIVERY OF ANY SPEECH OR ADDRESS, ATTENDANCE AT ANY CONVENTION OR OTHER ASSEMBLY OF INDIVIDUALS, OR THE PREPARATION OF ANY ARTICLE OR OTHER COMPOSITION FOR PUBLICATION, AND THE MONETARY VALUE OF SUBSISTENCE, ENTERTAINMENT, TRAVEL, AND OTHER FACILITIES RECEIVED BY HIM IN KIND;

(2) THE IDENTITY OF EACH ASSET HELD BY HIM, OR BY HIM AND HIS SPOUSE JOINTLY WHICH HAS A VALUE IN EXCESS OF $1,000, AND THE IDENTITY AND AMOUNT OF EACH LIABILITY OWNED BY HIM, OR BY HIM AND HIS SPOUSE JOINTLY, WHICH IS IN EXCESS OF $1,000 AS OF THE CLOSE OF THE PRECEDING CALENDAR YEAR;

(3) ANY TRANSACTIONS IN SECURITIES OF ANY BUSINESS ENTITY BY HIM, OR BY HIM AND HIS SPOUSE JOINTLY, OR BY ANY PERSON ACTING ON HIS BEHALF OR PURSUANT TO HIS DIRECTION DURING THE PRECEDING CALENDAR YEAR IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT INVOLVED IN TRANSACTIONS IN THE SECURITIES OF SUCH BUSINESS ENTITY EXCEEDS $5,000 DURING SUCH YEAR;

(4) ALL TRANSACTIONS IN COMMODITIES BY HIM, OR BY HIM AND HIS SPOUSE JOINTLY, OR BY ANY PERSON ACTING ON HIS BEHALF, OR PURSUANT TO HIS DIRECTION DURING THE PRECEDING CALENDAR YEAR IF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT INVOLVED IN SUCH TRANSACTIONS EXCEEDS $5,000;

(5) ANY PURCHASE OR SALE, OTHER THAN THE PURCHASE OR SALE OF HIS PERSONAL RESIDENCE, OF REAL PROPERTY OR ANY INTEREST THEREIN BY HIM, OR BY HIM AND HIS SPOUSE JOINTLY, OR BY ANY PERSON ACTING ON HIS BEHALF OR PURSUANT TO HIS DIRECTION, DURING THE PRECEDING CALENDAR YEAR IF THE VALUE OF PROPERTY INVOLVED IN SUCH PURCHASE OR SALE EXCEEDS $5,000; AND

(6) THE AMOUNT OF EACH TAX PAID BY THE INDIVIDUAL, OR BY THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE INDIVIDUAL'S SPOUSE FILING JOINTLY, FOR THE PRECEDING CALENDAR YEAR, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF CANDIDATES FILING REPORTS DURING CALENDAR YEAR 1974, WHO SHALL FILE REPORTS FOR THE PRECEDING THREE CALENDAR YEARS.

(B) ANY CANDIDATE FOR NOMINATION FOR, OR ELECTION TO, OFFICE WHO AT THE TIME HE BECOMES A CANDIDATE, DOES NOT OCCUPY ANY SUCH OFFICE, SHALL FILE WITHIN ONE MONTH AFTER HE BECOMES A CANDIDATE FOR SUCH OFFICE, AND THE MAYOR, AND THE CHAIRMAN AND EACH MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOLDING OFFICE UNDER THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SELF-GOVERNMENT AND GOVERNMENTAL REORGANIZATION ACT, //84 STAT. 774, D. C. CODE 1 - 101 NOTE.// AND THE CHAIRMAN AND EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, AND EACH OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT WHO PERFORMS DUTIES OF THE TYPE GENERALLY PERFORMED BY AN INDIVIDUAL OCCUPYING GRADE GS-15 OF THE GENERAL SCHEDULE UNDER SECTION 5332 OF TITLE 5, UNITED STATES CODE, //5 USC 5332 NOTE.// OR ANY HIGHER GRADE OR POSITION (AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD REGARDLESS OF THE RATE OF COMPENSATION OF SUCH INDIVIDUAL), SHALL FILE WITH THE BOARD IN A SEALED ENVELOPE MARKED "CONFIDENTIAL PERSONAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE OF (NAME)", BEFORE THE FIFTEENTH DAY OF MAY IN EACH YEAR, THE FOLLOWING REPORTS OF HIS PERSONAL FINANCIAL INTERESTS:

(1) A COPY OF THE RETURNS OF TAXES, DECLARATIONS, STATEMENTS, OR OTHER DOCUMENTS WHICH HE, OR HE AND HIS SPOUSE JOINTLY, MADE FOR THE PRECEDING YEAR IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE INCOME TAX PROVISIONS OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954; //68A STAT. 3, 26 USC 1 ET SEQ.//

(2) THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF EACH BUSINESS OR PROFESSSIONAL CORPORATION, FIRM, OR ENTERPRISE IN WHICH HE WAS AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, PARTNER, PROPRIETOR, OR EMPLOYEE WHO RECEIVED COMPENSATION DURING THE PRECEDING YEAR AND THE AMOUNT OF SUCH COMPENSATION;

(3) THE IDENTITY OF EACH TRUST OR OTHER FIDUCIARY RELATION IN WHICH HE HELD A BENEFICIAL INTEREST HAVING A VALUE OF $10,000 OR MORE, AND THE IDENTITY, IF KNOWN, OF EACH INTEREST OF THE OTHER FIDUCIARY RELATION IN REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY IN WHICH THE CANDIDATE, OFFICER, OR EMPLOYEE HELD A BENEFICIAL INTEREST HAVING A VALUE OF $10,000 OR MORE, AT ANY TIME DURING THE PRECEDING YEAR. IF HE CANNOT OBTAIN THE IDENTITY OF THE FIDUCIARY INTERESTS, THE CANDIDATE, OFFICER, OR EMPLOYEE SHALL REQUEST THE FIDUCIARY TO REPORT THAT INFORMATION TO THE BOARD IN THE SAME MANNER THAT REPORTS ARE FILED UNDER THIS RULE.

(C) EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY THIS SECTION, ALL PAPERS FILED UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE KEPT BY THE BOARD IN THE CUSTODY OF THE DIRECTOR FOR NOT LESS THAN SEVEN YEARS, AND WHILE SO KEPT SHALL REMAIN SEALED. UPON RECEIPT OF A REQUEST BY ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD ADOPTED BY A RECORDED MAJORITY VOTE OF THE FULL BOARD REQUESTING THE EXAMINATION AND AUDIT OF ANY OF THE REPORTS FILED BY ANY INDIVIDUAL UNDER SECTION (B) OF THIS TITLE, THE DIRECTOR SHALL TRANSMIT TO THE BOARD THE ENVELOPES CONTAINING SUCH REPORTS. WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AFTER SUCH RECORDED VOTE HAS BEEN TAKEN, THE INDIVIDUAL CONCERNED SHALL BE INFORMED OF THE VOTE TO EXAMINE AND AUDIT, AND SHALL BE ADVISED OF THE NATURE AND SCOPE OF SUCH EXAMINATION. WHEN ANY SEALED ENVELOPE CONTAINING ANY SUCH REPORT IS RECEIVED BY THE DIRECTOR, SUCH ENVELOPE MAY BE OPENED AND THE CONTENTS THEREOF MAY BE EXAMINED ONLY BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. IF, UPON SUCH EXAMINATION, THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT FURTHER CONSIDERATION BY THE BOARD IS WARRANTED AND WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE BOARD, IT MAY MAKE THE CONTENTS OF ANY SUCH ENVELOPE AVAILABLE FOR ANY USE BY ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD, OR THE DIRECTOR OR GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE BOARD WHICH IS REQUIRED FOR THE DISCHARGE OF HIS OFFICIAL DUTIES. THE BOARD MAY RECEIVE THE PAPERS AS EVIDENCE, AFTER GIVING TO THE INDIVIDUAL CONCERNED DUE NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY FOR HEARING IN A CLOSED SESSION. THE BOARD SHALL PUBLICLY DISCLOSE NOT LATER THAN THE FIRST DAY OF JUNE EACH YEAR THE NAMES OF THE CANDIDATES, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE FILED A REPORT. ANY PAPER WHICH HAS BEEN FILED WITH THE BOARD FOR LONGER THAN SEVEN YEARS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS SECTION, SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE INDIVIDUAL CONCERNED OR HIS LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE. IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OR TERMINATION OF THE SERVICE OF THE MAYOR OR CHAIRMAN OR MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OR CHIARMAN OR MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, OR OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, SUCH PAPERS SHALL BE RETURNED UNOPENED TO SUCH INDIVIDUAL, OR TO THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OR LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OF SUCH INDIVIDUAL WITHIN ONE YEAR OF SUCH DATE OR TERMINATION OF SERVICE.

(D) REPORTS REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION (OTHER THAN REPORTS SO REQUIRED BY CANDIDATES) SHALL BE FILED NOT LATER THAN MAY 15 OF EACH SUCCEEDING YEAR. IN THE CASE OF ANY PERSON WHO CEASES, PRIOR TO SUCH DATE IN ANY YEAR, TO OCCUPY THE OFFICE OR POSITION THE OCCUPANY OF WHICH IMPOSES UPON HIM THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS CONTAINED IN SUBSECTION (A) SHALL FILE SUCH REPORT ON THE LAST DAY HE OCCUPIES SUCH OFFICE OR POSITION, OR ON SUCH LATER DATE, NOT MORE THAN THREE MONTHS AFTER SUCH LAST DAY, AS THE BOARD MAY PRESCRIBE.

(E) REPORTS REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION SHALL BE IN SUCH FORM AND DETAIL AS THE BOARD MAY PRESCRIBE. THE BOARD MAY PROVIDE FOR THE GROUPING OF ITEMS OF INCOME, SOURCES OF INCOME, ASSETS, LIABILITIES, DEALINGS IN SECURITIES OR COMMODITIES, AND PURCHASES AND SALES OR REAL PROPERTY, WHEN SEPARATE ITEMIZATION IS NOT FEASIBLE OR IN NOT NECESSARY FOR AN ACCURATE DISCLOSURE OF THE INCOME, NET WORTH, DEALING IN SECURITIES AND COMMODITIES OR PURCHASES, AND SALES OF RENTAL PROPERTY OF ANY INDIVIDUAL.

(F) ALL PUBLIC REPORTS FILED UNDER THIS SECTION SHALL BE MAINTAINED BY THE BOARD AS PUBLIC RECORDS WHICH, UNDER SUCH REASONABLE REGULATIONS AS IT SHALL PRESCRIBE, SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC.

(G) FOR THE PURPOSES OF ANY REPORT REQUIRED BY THIS SECTION, ANY INDIVIDUAL SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO HAVE BEEN MAYOR, CHAIRMAN, OR MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, OR CHAIRMAN OR MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION, OR OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DURING ANY CALENDAR YEAR IF SUCH INDIVIDUAL SERVED IN ANY SUCH POSITION FOR MORE THAN SIX MONTHS DURING SUCH CALENDAR YEAR.

(H) FOR PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, THE TERM---,

(1) "INCOME" MEANS GROSS INCOME AS DEFINED IN SECTION 61 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954; //68A STAT. 17, 26 USC 61.//

(2) "SECURITY" MEANS SECURITY AS DEFINED IN SECTION 2 OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (15 U.S.C. 77B);

(3) "COMMODITY" MEANS COMMODITY AS DEFINED IN SECTION 2 OF THE COMMODITIES EXCHANGE ACT, AS AMENDED (7 U.S.C. 2); //49 STAT. 1491//

(4) "TRANSACTIONS IN SECURITIES OR COMMODITIES" MEANS ANY ACQUISITION, HOLDING, WITHHOLDING, USE, TRANSFER, OR OTHER DISPOSITION, INVOLVING ANY SECURITY OR COMMODITY; //82 STAT. 413.//

(5) "IMMEDIATE FAMILY" MEANS THE CHILD, PARENT, GRANDPARENT, BROTHER, OR SISTER OF AN INDIVIDUAL, AND THE SPOUSE OF SUCH PERSON; AND

(6) "TAX" MEANS THE TAXES IMPOSED UNDER CHAPTER 1 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954, //68A STAT. 4.// UNDER THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA REVENUE ACT OF 1947, //61 STAT. 328, D.C. CODE 47 1551 NOTE.// AND UNDER THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC WORKS ACT OF 1954, //68 STAT. 101, D.C. CODE 43 1601 NOTE.// AND ANY OTHER PROVISION OF LAW RELATING TO THE TAXATION OF PROPERTY WITHIN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

TITLE VII-PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT TAX CREDITS, USE OF SURPLUS CAMPAIGN FUNDS, VOTERS' INFORMATION PAMPHLETS, STUDY OF 1974 ELECTION AND REPORT BY COUNCIL, EFFECTIVE DATES, AMENDMENTS TO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ELECTION ACT, AND AUTHORIZATION

PENALTIES AND ENFORCEMENT

SEC. 701. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1191.// (A) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION (B), ANY PERSON OR POLITICAL COMMITTEE WHO VIOLATES ANY OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT SHALL BE FINED NOT MORE THAN $5,000, OR SHALL BE IMPRISONED FOR NOT LONGER THAN SIX MONTHS, OR BOTH.

(B) ANY PERSON WHO KNOWINGLY FILES ANY FALSE OR MISLEADING STATEMENT, REPORT, VOUCHER, OR OTHER PAPER, OR MAKES ANY FALSE OR MISLEADING STATEMENT TO THE BOARD, SHALL BE FINED NOT MORE THAN $10,000, OR SHALL BE IMPRISONED FOR NOT LONGER THAN FIVE YEARS, OR BOTH.

(C) THE PENALTIES PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION SHALL NOT APPLY TO ANY PERSON OR POLITICAL COMMITTEE WHO, BEFORE THE DATE OF ENACTMENT OF THIS ACT DURING CALENDAR YEAR 1974, MAKES POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS OR RECEIVES POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS OR MAKES ANY POLITICAL CAMPAIGN EXPENDITURES, IN EXCESS OF ANY LIMITATION PLACED ON SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS OR EXPENDITURES BY THIS ACT, EXCEPT SUCH PERSON OR POLITICAL COMMITTEE SHALL NOT MAKE ANY FURTHER SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS OR EXPENDITURES DURING THE REMAINDER OF CALENDAR YEAR 1974.

(D) PROSECUTIONS OF VIOLATIONS OF THIS ACT SHALL BE BROUGHT BY THE UNITED STATES ATTORNEY FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN THE NAME OF THE UNITED STATES.

TAX CREDIT FOR CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS

SEC. 702. (A) TITLE VI OF ARTICLE I OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA INCOME AND FRANCHISE TAX ACT OF 1947 (D.C. CODE, SECS. 47-1567-47-1567E) //61 STAT. 343; 83 STAT. 179, D.C. CODE 47-1567F.// IS AMENDED BY ADDING AT THE END OF THAT TITLE THE FOLLOWING:

"SEC. 7. (A) CREDIT FOR CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.--FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENCOURAGING RESIDENTS OF THE DISTRICT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ELECTION PROCESS IN THE DISTRICT, THERE SHALL BE ALLOWED TO AN INDIVIDUAL A CREDIT AGAINST THE TAX (IF ANY) IMPOSED BY THIS ARTICLE IN AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO 50 PER CENTUM OF ANY CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION MADE TO ANY CANDIDATE FOR ELECTION TO ANY OFFICE REFERRED TO IN THE FIRST SECTION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ELECTION ACT, //69 STAT. 699; 87 STAT. 832, D.C CODE 1 - 1101.// BUT IN NO EVENT SHALL SUCH CREDIT EXCEED THE AMOUNT OF $12.50, OR $25 IN THE CASE OF MARRIED PERSONS FILING A JOINT RETURN.

"(B) (1) A HUSBAND AND WIFE FILING SEPARATE RETURNS FOR A TAXABLE YEAR FOR WHICH A JOINT RETURN COULD HAVE BEEN MADE BY THEM MAY CLAIM BETWEEN THEM ONLY THE TOTAL CREDIT (OR REFUND) TO WHICH THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN ENTITLED UNDER THIS SECTION HAD A JOINT RETURN BEEN FILED.

"(2) NO INDIVIDUAL FOR WHOM A PERSONAL EXEMPTION WAS ALLOWED ON ANOTHER INDIVIDUAL'S RETURN SHALL BE ENTITLED TO A CREDIT (OR REFUND) UNDER THIS SECTION.".

(B) THE TABLE OF CONTENTS OF SUCH ARTICLE IS AMENDED BY ADDING AT THE END OF THE PART OF SUCH TABLE RELATING TO TITLE VI THE FOLLOWING:

"SEC. 7. CREDIT FOR CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS.".

USE OF SURPLUS CAMPAIGN FUNDS

SEC. 703. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1192.// WITHIN THE LIMITATIONS SPECIFIED IN THIS ACT, ANY SURPLUS, RESIDUAL, OR UNEXPENDED CAMPAIGN FUNDS RECEIVED BY OR ON BEHALF OF AN INDIVIDUAL WHO SEEKS NOMINATION FOR ELECTION, OR ELECTION TO OFFICE SHALL BE CONTRIBUTED TO A POLITICAL PARTY FOR POLITICAL PURPOSES, USED TO RETIRE THE PROPER DEBTS OF HIS POLITICAL COMMITTEE WHICH RECEIVED SUCH FUNDS, OR RETURNED TO THE DONORS AS FOLLOWS:

(1) IN THE CASE OF AN INDIVIDUAL DEFEATED IN AN ELECTION, WITHIN SIX MONTHS FOLLOWING SUCH ELECTION;

(2) IN THE CASE OF AN INDIVIDUAL ELECTED TO OFFICE, WITHIN SIX MONTHS FOLLOWING SUCH ELECTION; AND

(3) IN THE CASE OF AN INDIVIDUAL CEASING TO BE A CANDIDATE, WITHIN SIX MONTHS THEREAFTER.

A STUDY OF 1974 ELECTION AND REPORT BY COUNCIL

SEC. 704. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1121 NOTE.// (A) THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SHALL, DURING CALENDAR YEAR 1975, CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARINGS AND OTHER APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATIONS ON (1) THE OPERATION AND EFFECT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM ACT //ANTE, P. 446.// AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ELECTION ACT //69 STAT. 699; 87 STAT. 832, D.C. CODE 1 - 1101 NOTE.// ON THE ELECTIONS HELD IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DURING 1974; AND (2) THE NECESSITY AND DESIRABILITY OF MODIFYING EITHER OR BOTH OF THOSE ACTS SO AS TO IMPROVE ELECTORAL MACHINERY AND TO INSURE OPEN FAIR, AND EFFECTIVE ELECTION CAMPAIGNS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

(B) UPON THE CONCLUSION OF ITS HEARINGS AND INVESTIGATIONS THE COUNCIL SHALL ISSUE A PUBLIC REPORT ON ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. NOTHING IN THIS SECTION SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS LIMITING THE LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY OVER ELECTIONS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA VESTED IN THE COUNCIL BY THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SELF-GOVERNMENT AND GOVERNMENTAL REORGANIZATION ACT. //87 STAT. 774, D.C. CODE 1 - 101 NOTE.//

EFFECTIVE DATES

SEC. 705. //D.C. CODE 1 - 1121 NOTE.// (A) TITLES II AND IV OF THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT ON THE DATE OF ENACTMENT OF THIS ACT, EXCEPT THE FIRST REPORT OR STATEMENT REQUIRED TO BE FILED BY ANY INDIVIDUAL OR POLITICAL COMMITTEE UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SUCH TITLES SHALL INCLUDE THAT INFORMATION REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 13 (E) OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ELECTION ACT (D.C. CODE, SEC. 1 - 1113 (E)) WITH RESPECT TO CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES MADE BEFORE THE DATE OF ENACTMENT OF THIS ACT, BUT AFTER JANUARY 1, 1974.

(B) TITLES I, III, VI AND VII OF THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT ON THE DATE OF ENACTMENT OF THIS ACT.

(C) TITLE V OF THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT JANUARY 2, 1975.

AMENDMENTS TO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ELECTION ACT

SEC. 706. (A) SECTION 13 OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ELECTION ACT (D.C. CODE, SEC. 1 - 1113) //69 STAT. 704; 85 STAT. 794.// IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

"AUTHORIZATION

"SEC. 13. THERE ARE HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO BE APPROPRIATED, OUT OF ANY MONEY IN THE TREASURY TO