| Advisory opinion request as to whether Jennifer Jones, District Attorney of Cameron Parish, may use campaign funds to make a donation to the Cameron Lions Club. |
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Jennifer Jones was elected as District Attorney of Cameron Parish and took office in January 2015. Ms. Jones has excess funds from her election and would like to make a donation to the Cameron Lions Club, a 501(c)(4) organization, for sponsorship of the Cameron Fishing Festival. Proceeds from the Cameron Fishing Festival are used for college scholarships for Cameron Parish students, or for other financial aid to youth organizations.
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La. R.S.18:1505.2I provides that campaign funds may not be used for any personal use unrelated to the candidate's campaign or his holding of public office. This Subsection also provides that excess funds may be used for a future campaign; returned to contributors on a pro-rata basis; given as charitable contributions as provided in 26 USC 170(c) or contributions to 501(c)(3) organizations; or in support of or opposition to a proposition, political party or candidate.
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Adopt the proposed advisory opinion.
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| Assigned Attorney: |
Jennifer Land |
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