(g) 52 U.S.C. § 30123: Limitation on contribution of
currency
Section 30123 makes it unlawful for any person to contribute
more than $100 in United States or foreign currency to the campaign of
a federal candidate. The limitation is cumulative, and applies to the
candidate’s entire campaign, including the primary and general
election. The limitation differs from, and is in addition to, the
contribution limitations in Section 30116.
The statute does not expressly address receiving cash for
political purposes, but campaign agents who knowingly solicit or
receive cash in violation of Section 30123 may be liable as aiders and
abettors under 18 U.S.C. § 2.
(h) 52 U.S.C. § 30124: Fraudulent misrepresentation
of campaign authority
Section 30124 prohibits two discrete types of fraudulent
misrepresentations in connection with federal campaigns: certain
campaign “dirty tricks,” and fraudulent fundraising. Specifically:
• Section 30124(a) prohibits federal candidates and their
agents from fraudulently misrepresenting that they have
authority to speak or act for another federal candidate or
political party on a matter that is damaging to the other
candidate or political party. The statute also prohibits
conspiracies to misrepresent campaign authority to
damage an opponent.
• Section 30124(b) prohibits any person from fraudulently
misrepresenting, or conspiring with another to
fraudulently misrepresent, that he or she is acting for any
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