Citation index: Part 111
The citation index lists numerically, then chronologically, all regulations that have a written Explanation and Justification (E&J).
For each regulation listed, the index provides the subject and the year the rule took effect. Be aware that a citation may cover different subjects over the years. The conversion tables trace the periodic reorganization and renumbering of regulations. The Appendix lists previous citations for any current regulation that has been renumbered. Users of this index are referred to the Appendix by an asterisk next to the subject category in this index. If the E&J simply explains an amendment to the regulation, but not a change in Commission policy or citation, only the year and the page are given for the E&J. To locate a particular E&J for a regulation, simply look up the citation, then match up the subject and year, and click on the year listed.
Part 111, Subpart A: Enforcement
| Citation | Subsection | Subject | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 | - | Note: For policy statements, procedural rules and other notices concerning compliance procedures, visit our Policy page. | - |
| - | - | Extension of Administrative Fines Program | 2014 |
| 111.1 | - | Filing requirements | 1975 |
| - | - | Compliance regulations-purpose | 1977 |
| - | - | Scope | 1980 |
| 111.2 | - | Filing copies of reports by presidential and vice presidential candidates | 1975 |
| - | - | Provision for complaint by member of public | 1977 |
| - | - | Computation of time | 1980 |
| 111.3 | - | Filing copies of reports by other federal candidates and committees | 1975 |
| - | - | Initial processing | 1977 |
| - | - | Initiation of compliance matters | 1980 |
| 111.4 | - | Filing copies of reports by committees supporting presidential candidates | 1975 |
| - | - | Notification | 1977 |
| - | - | Complaints | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1985 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a) | Filing a complaint | 1985 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b) | Requirements for Commission action | 1980 |
| - | (c) | Sufficient information | 1980 |
| - | (d) | Complaint requirements | 1980 |
| - | - | 2024 | |
| - | (d)(4) | Supporting documentation | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| 111.5 | - | Time and manner of filing copies | 1975 |
| - | - | Investigation | 1977 |
| - | - | Initial complaint processing | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a) | Initial review of complaint | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b) | Improper complaint | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| 111.6 | - | Duty of State officers | 1975 |
| - | - | Commission processing | 1977 |
| - | - | Opportunity to demonstrate that no action should be taken on complaint-generated matters | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a) | Deadline | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| 111.7 | - | Effect of State law | 1975 |
| - | - | Public notice of mandatory certification period | 1977 |
| - | - | General Counsel's recommendation on complaint-generated matters | 1980 |
| 111.8 | - | Disclosure policy | 1977 |
| - | - | Internally generated matters; referrals | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2000 |
| - | (c) | Non-filers published | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1980 |
| - | (d) | Review under administrative fines program | 2000 |
| 111.9 | - | Civil proceedings | 1977 |
| - | - | The reason to believe finding; notification | 1980 |
| - | - | The reason to believe finding; notification | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a) | Finding of reason to believe | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b) | Finding of no reason to believe | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| 111.10 | - | Subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum | 1977 |
| - | - | Investigation | 1980 |
| 111.11 | - | Depositions | 1977 |
| - | - | Written questions under oath | 1980 |
| 111.12 | - | Services of subpoenas and notices of deposition | 1977 |
| - | - | Subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum; depositions | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a) | Authority to issue | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b) | Oral testimony ordered | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (c) | Review and signing | 1980 |
| 111.13 | - | Motions to quash | 1977 |
| - | - | Service of subpoenas, orders and notifications | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (c) | Proper service on individuals | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (d) | Proper service on other persons | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| 111.14 | - | Witness fees and mileage | 1977 |
| - | - | - | 1980 |
| 111.15 | - | Ex parte communications | 1977 |
| - | - | Motions to quash or modify a subpoena | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1985 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a) | Motion to quash subpoena | 1985 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (c) | Agreement to change place, date or time of deposition | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| 111.16 | - | The probable cause to believe recommendation; briefing procedures | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1985 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b) | Notication of finding | 1980 |
| - | 2024 | ||
| - | (c) | Filing of respondent's brief | 1985 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (d) | Notification by General Counsel to Commission whether to proceed with or withdraw recommendation | 1980 |
| 111.17 | - | The probable cause to believe finding; notification | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a) | Notification of probable cause to believe finding | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b) | Notification of no probable cause to believe finding | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| 111.18 | - | Conciliation | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (d) | Conciliation reached before mandatory conciliation period | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| 111.19 | - | Civil proceedings | 1980 |
| - | (c) | Conciliation after filing of a civil action | 1980 |
| 111.20 | - | Public disclosure of Commission action | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2000 |
| - | (c) | Public disclosure of closed enforcement case | 2000 |
| 111.21 | - | Confidentiality | 1980 |
| - | (a) | Confidentiality until case is closed | 1980 |
| - | (b) | Confidentiality requirement in conciliation efforts | 1980 |
| - | (c) | Contact with persons by Office of General Counsel | 1980 |
| 111.22 | - | Ex parte communications | 1980 |
| 111.23 | - | Representation by counsel: notification | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a) | Information needed | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| (a)(1) | Contact information | 1980 | |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| (b) | Designated counsel only | 1980 | |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| 111.24 | - | Civil penalties | 1997 |
| - | - | - | 2000 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | - | - | 2005 |
| - | - | - | 2009 |
| - | - | - | 2013 |
| - | - | - | 2016 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2018 |
| - | - | - | 2020 |
| - | - | - | 2021 |
| - | - | - | 2021 |
| - | - | - | 2022 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a) | Maximum civil monetary penalty formula | 1997 |
| - | - | - | 2000 |
| - | - | Section divided into subsections | 2003 |
| - | (a)(1) | Maximum civil monetary penalty formula | 2003 |
| - | - | - | 2005 |
| - | - | - | 2009 |
| - | - | - | 2013 |
| - | - | - | 2016 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2018 |
| - | - | - | 2021 |
| - | - | - | 2021 |
| - | - | - | 2022 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a)(2)(i) | Knowing and willful violations | 2003 |
| - | - | - | 2005 |
| - | - | - | 2009 |
| - | - | - | 2013 |
| - | - | - | 2016 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2018 |
| - | - | - | 2021 |
| - | - | - | 2022 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a)(2)(ii) | Knowing and willful contributions made in the name of another | 2003 |
| - | - | - | 2005 |
| - | - | - | 2009 |
| - | - | - | 2013 |
| - | - | - | 2016 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2018 |
| - | - | - | 2021 |
| - | - | - | 2022 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b) | Violations of confidentiality | 1997 |
| - | - | - | 2005 |
| - | - | - | 2009 |
| - | - | - | 2013 |
| - | - | - | 2016 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2018 |
| - | - | - | 2021 |
| - | - | - | 2022 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
Part 111, Subpart B: Administrative fines
| Citation | Subsection | Subject | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111.30 | - | When will subpart B apply? | 2000 |
| - | - | - | 2001 |
| - | - | - | 2004 |
| - | - | - | 2005 |
| - | - | - | 2008 |
| - | - | - | 2014 |
| 111.31 | - | Does this subpart replace subpart A of this part for violations of the reporting requirements of 2 USC 434(a)? | 2000 |
| - | (b) | Application of administrative fines program | 2000 |
| 111.32 | - | How will the Commission notify respondents of a reason to believe finding and a proposed civil money penalty? | 2000 |
| 111.33 | - | What are the respondent's choices upon receiving the reason to believe finding and the proposed civil money penalty? | 2000 |
| 111.34 | - | If the respondent decides to pay the civil money penalty and not to challenge the reason to believe finding, what should the respondent do? | 2000 |
| 111.35 | - | If the respondent decides to challenge the alleged violation or proposed civil money penalty, what should the respondent do? | 2000 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | - | - | 2007 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b) | Contents of written response | 2000 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | - | - | 2007 |
| - | (b)(1) | "Factual errors" defense | 2007 |
| - | (b)(3) | "Best efforts" defense | 2007 |
| - | (b)(4) | Circumstances not considered extraordinary | 2000 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | (b)(4)(iii) | Staff illness, inexperience or unavailability | 2003 |
| - | (b)(4)(iv) | Computer failure | 2000 |
| - | (c) | Reasonably unforeseen circumstances beyond respondents' control | 2007 |
| - | (d) | Circumstances not reasonably unforeseen or beyond respondents' control | 2007 |
| - | (e) | Factual basis for challenge | 2007 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| 111.36 | - | Who will review the respondent's written response? | 2000 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b) | Information to be reviewed | 2000 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (c) | Format of documents furnished by respondent | 2000 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (d) | Information furnished by Commission staff | 2000 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (e) | Recommendation by Reviewing Officer | 2000 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (f) | Copy of recommendation to respondent | 2000 |
| 111.37 | - | What will the Commission do once it receives the respondent's written response and the reviewing officer's recommendation? | 2000 |
| - | - | - | 2007 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a) | Commission finding violation | 2000 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b) | Commission finding that no violation has occurred | 2007 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (d) | Commission statement of reasons in AFP final determinations | 2007 |
| 111.38 | - | Can the respondent appeal the Commission's final determination? | 2000 |
| 111.39 | - | When must the respondent pay the civil money penalty? | 2000 |
| 111.40 | - | What happens if the respondent does not pay the civil money penalty pursuant to 11 CFR 111.34 and does not submit a written response to the reason to believe finding pursuant to 11 CFR 111.35? | 2000 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a) | Final determination | 2000 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| 111.41 | - | To whom should the civil money penalty payment be made payable? | 2000 |
| - | - | Removed and reserved | 2014 |
| 111.42 | - | Will the enforcement file be made available to the public? | 2000 |
| 111.43 | - | What are the schedules of penalties? | 2000 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | - | - | 2005 |
| - | - | - | 2009 |
| - | - | - | 2009 |
| - | - | - | 2013 |
| - | - | - | 2016 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2018 |
| - | - | - | 2020 |
| - | - | - | 2021 |
| - | - | - | 2021 |
| - | - | - | 2022 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a) | Schedule for non-election sensitive reports | 2000 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | - | - | 2005 |
| - | - | * Schedule for non-election sensitive reports | 2009 |
| - | - | - | 2009 |
| - | - | - | 2013 |
| - | - | - | 2016 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2018 |
| - | - | - | 2020 |
| 2021 | |||
| - | - | - | 2021 |
| - | - | - | 2022 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a)(1) | Reports due prior to April 16, 2003 | 2003 |
| - | - | - | 2005 |
| - | - | Removed | 2009 |
| - | (a)(2) | Reports due on or after April 16, 2003 | 2003 |
| - | - | - | 2005 |
| - | - | Renumbered as 111.43(a) | 2009 |
| - | (b) | Schedule for election-sensitive reports | 2000 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | - | * Schedule for election-sensitive reports | 2009 |
| - | - | - | 2013 |
| - | - | - | 2016 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2018 |
| - | - | - | 2020 |
| 2021 | |||
| - | - | - | 2021 |
| - | - | - | 2022 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b)(1) | Reports due prior to April 16, 2003 | 2003 |
| - | - | Removed | 2009 |
| - | (b)(2) | Reports due on or after April 16, 2003 | 2003 |
| - | - | Renumbered as 111.43(b) | 2009 |
| - | (c) | Penalty when Commission cannot determine level of activity | 2000 |
| - | - | - | 2009 |
| - | - | - | 2009 |
| - | - | - | 2016 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2018 |
| - | - | - | 2020 |
| 2021 | |||
| - | - | - | 2021 |
| - | - | - | 2022 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (d) | Definitions | 2000 |
| - | - | - | 2009 |
| - | (d)(1) | Election sensitive reports | 2009 |
| - | (d)(2) | Estimated level of activity | 2009 |
| - | (d)(2)(i) | For authorized committee | 2009 |
| - | (d)(2)(ii)(A) | For unauthorized committee during current two-year election cycle | 2009 |
| - | (d)(2)(ii)(B) | For unauthorized committee that has not filed report covering activity during current two-year election cycle | 2009 |
| - | (d)(3) | Level of activity | 2009 |
| - | (d)(3)(i) | For authorized committee | 2009 |
| - | (d)(3)(ii) | For unauthorized committee | 2009 |
| - | (d)(4) | Number of previous violations | 2009 |
| - | (e) | When reports are considered late | 2000 |
| 111.44 | - | What is the schedule of penalties for 48-hour notices that are not filed or are filed late? | 2000 |
| - | - | - | 2005 |
| - | - | - | 2009 |
| - | - | - | 2016 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2018 |
| 2021 | |||
| - | - | - | 2021 |
| - | - | - | 2022 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a)(1) | Civil money penalty formula | 2000 |
| 2005 | |||
| 2009 | |||
| 2017 | |||
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| - | - | - | 2018 |
| 2021 | |||
| - | - | - | 2021 |
| - | (b) | Prior violation definition | 2009 |
| 111.45 | - | What actions will be taken to collect unpaid civil money penalties? | 2000 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | - | - | 2007 |
| - | - | Removed | 2010 |
| 111.46 | - | How will the respondent be notified of actions taken by the Commission and the reviewing officer? | 2003 |
Part 111, Subpart C: Collection of debts arising from enforcement and administration of campaign finance laws
| Citation | Subsection | Subject | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111.50 | - | Purpose and scope | 2010 |
| 111.51 | - | Debts that are covered | 2010 |
| - | - | - | 2014 |
| - | (b) | Debts that procedures do not apply to | 2014 |
| 111.52 | - | Administrative collection of claims | 2010 |
| 111.53 | - | Litigation by the Commission | 2010 |
| 111.54 | - | Bankruptcy claims | 2010 |
| 111.55 | - | Interest, penalties and administrative costs | 2010 |