Offence to pay election expenses in excess of prescribed maximum

1 This section applies to any registered promoter or other person who directly or indirectly pays or knowingly aids or abets any person in paying for or on account of any election expenses any sum in excess of the maximum amount prescribed by section 206V . 2 The registered promoter or other person is guilty of— a a corrupt practice if he or she knew the payment was in excess of the prescribed maximum amount; or b an illegal practice in any other case, unless he or she proves that he or she took all reasonable steps to ensure that the election expenses did not exceed the prescribed maximum amount. 3 Every person who enters into an agreement or enters into an arrangement or understanding with any other person for the purpose of circumventing the maximum amount prescribed in section 206V is guilty of a corrupt practice. 2007 No 111 s 122 Section 206X : inserted , on 1 January 2011 , by section 15 of the Electoral (Finance Reform and Advance Voting) Amendment Act 2010 (2010 No 137).