58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions?

New Zealand

New Zealand

Answer
  • Fines
  • Prison
  • Other
Source

207D Offence relating to contravention of section 207C
A donor who fails to comply with section 207C with the intention of concealing
the identity of any or all of the contributors commits an offence and is
liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding $40,000.
Source: Art. 207D, Electoral Act 1993, (amended 2020)
224 Punishment for corrupt or illegal practice
(1) Every person who is guilty of any corrupt practice is liable on conviction to
either or both of the following:
(a) a term of imprisonment not exceeding 2 years:
(b) a fine not exceeding—
(i) $100,000 in the case of a person who is a constituency candidate,
party secretary, or registered promoter and who is convicted of
any corrupt practice under Part 6A; or
(ii) $40,000 in any other case.
Source: Art. 224(1), Electoral Act 1993, (amended 2020)

Comment

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