General treasury funds of a labor organization that are made up from bona fide membership dues, which have not been earmarked for campaign contributions are not subject to being reported as campaign contributions under the phrase ‘accepts contributions for’ when given to candidates seeking public office; however, if these funds are in fact received for the specific purpose of a campaign contribution, then there must be total and complete compliance with the relevant portions of the Ethics in Government Act.

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