67Requirements for associated entity in relation to expenditure

67 Requirements for associated entity in relation to expenditure

(1)  It is unlawful for an associated entity, the official agent in relation to an associated entity, or any person authorised under section 94 to operate a campaign account on behalf of the associated entity, to make a payment –

(a) for electoral expenditure for the election or re-election, as an Assembly Member, of a Member or candidate; or

(b) to reimburse electoral expenditure incurred by another person for the election or re-election, as an Assembly Member, of a Member or candidate –

unless the relevant requirements are satisfied in relation to the payment.

(2)  For the purposes of subsection (1) , the relevant requirements are satisfied in relation to the payment if –

(a) the payment is made, from the campaign account of the associated entity, by the associated entity, the official agent or the person authorised under section 94 ; and

(b) the associated entity is registered under this Act in the Register of Associated Entities.

(3)  The guidelines may exclude minor payments from the operation of one or more requirements of subsection (2) .