(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 143

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