13. Is there a ban on donations from any other source?
Italy
(Source: GRECO (2012) Evaluation Report on Italy, Transparency of Political Party Funding (Theme II). Greco Third Evaluation Report, Strasbourg 23 March 2012)
P 8, "It is forbidden to donate in cash when the donation exceeds 1,000 EUR (Article 49, Legislative Decree No. 231/20073). During election campaigns for national Parliament and regional councils, individual candidates can exclusively raise funds through a bank or post office account, handled by an election representative. Post office or bank staff have to ascertain the personal details of those who make transfers to campaign accounts. "