D.C. Municipal Regulations (Last Updated: September 13, 2017) |
Title 3. ELECTIONS AND ETHICS |
Chapter 3-37. INVESTIGATIONS AND HEARINGS |
Section 3-3712. PROCEDURES REGARDING EXCESSIVE CONTRIBUTIONS
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3712.1The Director shall determine whether a contribution made to a person was in excess of the aggregate maximum to which the person was entitled.
3712.2Upon a determination that an excessive contribution has been made, the Director shall, in writing, notify the recipient of the excessive contribution of:
(a) The amount of the excessive contribution;
(b) The requirement that an amount equal to the excess contribution shall be repaid to the contributor; and
(c) The requirement that such repayment shall be accomplished within fifteen (15) days of the notice.
3712.3Any person required by the Director to repay an excess contribution may apply in writing to the Director for an extension of time in which to repay the excess contribution.
3712.4The Director may grant an extension for a reasonable amount of additional time for good cause to any person who files an application in accordance with § 3712.3.
3712.5If the person who has been determined to have received an excessive contribution disputes the Director’s determination, the person shall so advise the Director in writing within seven (7) days upon receipt of the notice issued under § 3712.2.
3712.6Within ten (10) days after receiving notice of the existence of the dispute pursuant to § 3712.5, the Director shall schedule and conduct an informal hearing in accordance with § 3709.