VII. All Non-Independent Expenditure Ads by Candidates and Political Party Committees
Unless otherwise covered below, all mass mailings of more than 200 similar pieces must contain:
- the words “Paid for by” and “Financial disclosures are available at sfethics.org” immediately adjacent to and either above or in front of the committee’s name and address on the outside of the mailing and on at least one of the inserts
- in no less than 14-point type and in a color or print that contrasts with the background
If the sender is a single committee, the name and address need only be shown on the outside of each piece of mail
Unless otherwise covered below, all mass emails of more than 200 similar pieces must contain:
- the name of the committee sending the email preceded by the words “Paid for by” and “Financial disclosures are available at sfethics.org” in at least the same size font as the majority of the text
Communication | Disclaimer and Manner of Display |
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Supporting or Opposing a Ballot Measure: All Advertisements |
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Supporting or Opposing a Candidate: Radio and television ads |
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Supporting or Opposing a Candidate: Social media ads |
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Telephone calls advocating a candidate, ballot measure or both: 500 or more calls similar in nature and made by:
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Text messages sent using mass distribution technology | If sent by a candidate-controlled committee for elective office of the controlling candidate:
If sent by a political party committee:
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The guidance above incorporates requirements imposed pursuant to state and San Francisco law. The information on this chart does not carry the force of law. If there are any discrepancies between the chart and state or local law or their corresponding regulations and opinions, the law, regulations and opinions will control.
Revised: March 2020