4107

DURATION OF EXPLORATORY COMMITTEES

4107.1 The life of an exploratory committee for any office shall not exceed eighteen (18) months.

4107.2 When the duration of an exploratory committee reaches eighteen (18) months, one of the following acts shall occur:

(a) The exploratory committee shall terminate; or

(b) The named individual who is the prospective candidate of the exploratory committee shall become a candidate in accordance with § 3001 of Chapter 30 of this title.

4107.3 When the named individual of an exploratory committee becomes a candidate, the individual must:

(a) File a Statement of Candidacy Form and declare their candidacy, pursuant to § 3002 of Chapter 30 of this title;

(b) Form a principal campaign committee, pursuant to § 4101; and

(c) Apply all contributions received during the life of the exploratory committee to the campaign contribution limitations for the specific candidate, pursuant to § 3011 of Chapter 30 of this title.

4107.4 When terminating, exploratory committees shall adhere to the applicable provisions of § 3016 of Chapter 30 of this title.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 1402 (February 8, 2013); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 60 DCR 11864 (August 16, 2013).