Section 1.65. Opinion poll results.

 

(1)  The term "overall cost" as used in s. 11.06 (12) (b) , Stats., means the value of the opinion poll or voter survey results, as defined in s. 11.06 (12) (a) 4. , Stats., as determined by the individual or committee which commissions the poll or survey.

(2)  The transfer to a candidate or committee of the results of a poll or survey, other than by a sale, is an in-kind contribution to such candidate or committee and reportable on the candidate's or committee's campaign finance report due for the period during which the results are received.

(3)  The value of the poll or survey equal to the applicable percentage of full value as provided in s. 11.06 (12) (b) through (f) , Stats., is based on the reasonable costs incurred in conducting the poll or survey. These costs include the costs for staff salary or other compensation, rent, telephones, poll lists, telephone calls, and computer use and supplies, and other reasonable and necessary items associated with creating the opinion results as defined in s. 11.06 (12) (a) 3. , Stats.

History: Emerg. cr. eff. 7-1-86; cr. Register, November, 1986, No. 371 , eff. 12-1-86; correction in (1) made under s. 13.93 (2m) (b) 7., Stats., Register, March, 2001, No. 543 .

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This section has been reviewed pursuant to 2015 Wisconsin Act 117 , Section 79 (1) , and determined to be inconsistent with Act 117 and, therefore, unenforceable. Microsoft Windows NT 6.1.7601 Service Pack 1