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      Advisory opinions

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        The advisory opinion search feature includes all FEC advisory opinions (AOs) to date. You can search all FEC AOs using keywords, AO numbers, names of requestors and more. For additional search filters, you can still search AOs using our legacy AO search.

        Case Date issued Summary This opinion is cited by these later opinions
        AO 1976-61
        Re: AOR by Fary
        09/08/1976
        This response relates to a request for an advisory opinion, but is informational only and is not an advisory opinion because it is based in part on proposed regulations of the Commission which were submitted to Congress but not yet made effective. This response concerns use of campaign funds for attorney's fees in civil litigation.
        AO 1976-60
        Indyk
        09/23/1976
        Transfer of debt.
        This advisory opinion is not cited by other advisory opinions
        AO 1976-59
        Re: AOR by American Hotel and Motel Association PAC
        10/27/1976
        This response relates to a request for an advisory opinion, but is informational only and is not an advisory opinion because it is based in part on proposed regulations of the Commission which were submitted to Congress but not yet made effective. This response concerns honorarium, travel, and incidental expenses paid by a separate segregated fund.
        This advisory opinion is not cited by other advisory opinions
        AO 1976-58
        Peterson
        08/26/1976
        Connecticut convention as election.
        AO 1976-57
        Ford
        08/26/1976
        Use of campaign funds for an office computer.
        AO 1976-56
        Re: AOR by Santini
        09/08/1976
        Air travel and complementary services.
        AO 1976-55
        McCaffrey for Congress Committee
        02/16/1977
        No opinion issued - question moot or hypothetical.
        AO 1976-54
        Re: AOR by Harris for President Committee
        08/27/1976
        This response relates to a request for an advisory opinion, but is informational only and is not an advisory opinion because it is based in part on proposed regulations of the Commission which were submitted to Congress but not yet made effective. This response concerns complimentary hotel accommodations.
        This advisory opinion is not cited by other advisory opinions
        AO 1976-53
        Iannitti in '76 Committee
        07/29/1976
        This AO is wholly superseded by the 1995 Personal Use regulations, 60 FR 7862-7863 (February 9, 1995). Rental and other payments as expenditures.
        AO 1976-52
        Re: AOR by Carroll Hubbard for Congress Committee
        09/02/1976
        This response relates to a request for an advisory opinion, but is informational only and is not an advisory opinion because it is based in part on proposed regulations of the Commission which were submitted to Congress but not yet made effective. This response concerns the transfer of excess campaign funds to a brother's campaign committee.
        This advisory opinion is not cited by other advisory opinions
        AO 1976-51
        Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
        09/02/1976
        Principal campaign committee paying candidate's living expenses.
        AO 1976-50
        Friends of Dick Lugar Committee
        09/02/1976
        Providing tee shirts for campaign committee.
        AO 1976-49
        Re: AOR by Austin for Senate
        08/05/1976
        This response relates to a request for an advisory opinion, but is informational only and is not an advisory opinion because it is based in part on proposed regulations of the Commission which were submitted to Congress but not yet made effective. This response concerns whether a group of contributors constitutes a political committee.
        This advisory opinion is not cited by other advisory opinions
        AO 1976-48
        Missouri Republican Host Committee
        08/09/1976
        No opinion - request satisfied after reference to approporiate regulations.
        This advisory opinion is not cited by other advisory opinions
        AO 1976-47
        Concerned Citizens Political Action Committee
        08/10/1976
        No opinion issued because request was satisfied after reference to proposed regulations.
        This advisory opinion is not cited by other advisory opinions
        AO 1976-46
        Re: AOR by Ashbrook
        07/10/1976
        This response relates to a request for an advisory opinion, but is informational only and is not an advisory opinion because it is based in part on proposed regulations of the Commission which were submitted to Congress but not yet made effective. This response concerns authorization notices on small items.
        This advisory opinion is not cited by other advisory opinions
        AO 1976-45
        Re: AOR by John P. Craven Campaign Committee
        08/05/1976
        This response relates to a request for an advisory opinion, but is informational only and is not an advisory opinion because it is based in part on proposed regulations of the Commission which were submitted to Congress but not yet made effective. This response concerns treasurer's duties and advertisement authorization.
        AO 1976-44
        Carr
        08/31/1976
        Use of a mobile office.
        This advisory opinion is not cited by other advisory opinions
        AO 1976-43
        Re: AOR by Gun Owners of America
        08/03/1976
        This response relates to a request for an advisory opinion, but is informational only and is not an advisory opinion because it is based in part on proposed regulations of the Commission which were submitted to Congress but not yet made effective. This response concerns state committee reimbursements to a federal committee for the use of facilities and staff.
        AO 1976-42
        Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
        08/20/1976
        No opinion issued due to pendency of proposed regulations.
        This advisory opinion is not cited by other advisory opinions
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        This information is not intended to replace the law or to change its meaning, nor does this information create or confer any rights for or on any person or bind the Federal Election Commission or the public.

        The reader is encouraged also to consult the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.), Commission regulations (Title 11 of the Code of Federal Regulations), Commission advisory opinions and applicable court decisions.