12-27-35. Investigation and prosecution of violations by attorney general--Civil actions.The attorney general shall investigate and prosecute any violation of the provisions of this chapter relating to a legislative office, statewide office, or political committee and prosecute any violation thereof. In lieu of bringing a criminal action, the attorney general may elect to file a civil action. In a civil action, in addition to other relief, the court may impose a civil penalty in an amount not to exceed ten thousand dollars for each violation. Any civil penalty recovered shall be paid to the state general fund. A civil action brought by the attorney general shall be commenced in Hughes County or in the county where the person resides. Source: SL 2007, ch 80, §35; SL 2008, ch 67, §14; SL 2017, ch 222 (Initiated Measure 22), §25, eff. Nov. 16, 2016; SL 2017, ch 72, §24, eff. Feb. 2, 2017; SL 2017, ch 71, §37; SL 2018, ch 84, §10.
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