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November 05, 2025
The Public Disclosure Commission has increased the base penalties for violations of political disclosure law, effective today, Nov. 5.
The Commission unanimously approved the rule change at its July 24 meeting, which increases recommended penalty ranges for many types of violations.
The Commission uses penalty schedules to assess violations based upon the nature of the activity, potential harm to the public and past history of similar violations, among other factors. The previous penalty schedules were set in 2018.
Commissioners had expressed interest in updating the penalty schedules several times over the past year, and PDC staff initiated the formal rulemaking process in October 2024.
The change raises penalty ranges by $500 to $1,000 for many categories of violations. The Commission is still limited by law to fines of $10,000 per violation, unless the respondent agrees to a higher amount under the terms of a settlement.
The Commission has discretion to impose any amount up to its limit for each violation it finds. The new rules provide general guidelines for penalties based on type of violation and other criteria.