18435. Definition of Mass Mailing and Sender

(a) A "mass mailing" has been made when over two hundred substantially similar pieces of mail have been sent within a calendar month.

(b) The sender, as used in Government Code Section 84305, is the candidate or committee who pays for the largest portion of expenditures attributable to the designing, printing, and posting of the mailing which are reportable under Government Code Sections 84200-84217.

(c) For purposes of this section to "pay for" a share of the cost of a mass mailing means to make, to promise to make, or to incur an obligation to make, any payment:

(1) To any person for the design, printing, postage, materials or other costs (including salaries, fees, or commissions) of the mailing; or

(2) As a fee or other consideration for an endorsement or, in the case of a ballot measure, support of opposition, in the mailing.

Note: Authority: Section 83112, Gov. Code

Reference: Sections 82041.5 and 84305, Gov. Code

History

(1) New section filed 6-17-76; effective thirtieth day thereafter.

(2) Amendment filed 2-17-82; effective thirtieth day thereafter.

(3) Amendment filed 12-15-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter.

(4) Amendment filed 7-28-92; effective thirtieth day thereafter.