Cash Contributions
San Diego Municipal Code § 27.2941
in effect§27.2941 Cash Contributions
(a) It is unlawful for any candidate or committee to receive cash contributions totaling $100 or more from the same contributor for the same election.
(b) A cash contribution includes a contribution made by money order, cashier’s check, or other instrument that is drawn from an account that does not belong to the contributor or an intermediary of the contributor.
(c) A cash contribution shall not be deemed received if it is not deposited and is returned to the contributor before the closing date of the campaign statement on which the contribution would otherwise be reported.
(d) A cash contribution that is deposited shall not be deemed received if it is refunded within 72 hours of receipt, or within 48 hours of receipt if it is a “late contribution” as defined in California Government Code section 82036.
(Amended 9-12-2000 by O-18846 N.S.)
(Repealed and added 9-7-2004 by O-19317 N.S.; effective 1-5-2005.)
(Amended 11-27-2012 by O-20227 N.S.; effective 1-1-2013.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter02/Ch02Art07Division29.pdf#page=24Fetched: 10/28/2026