A. The terms and phrases in this chapter shall have the same definitions given to them in the PRA (see California Government Code Sections 82000 through 82054) and the FPPC regulations, unless otherwise specified in this chapter.

B. The terms of this chapter are applicable to any contribution made to a candidate or candidate-controlled committee whether used by the candidate to finance a current campaign or to pay debts incurred in prior campaigns.

C. Revisions to this chapter take effect on February 10, 2011, and are applicable to all contributions received by candidates seeking City elective office in any election which takes place after that date. (Ord. 3179 § 1, 2011; Ord. 3086 § 1, 2007).