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What is NYC RCNY § 9-01?

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Candidates must promptly repay public funds upon a determination made by the Board that a repayment is required. Candidates returning public funds must make a check payable to the "New York City Election Campaign Finance Fund." Candidates may not reclaim public funds they have returned.

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Effective: 9/15/2019Last amended: 2/22/2026

§ 9-01 Repayment of Public Funds.

RCNY § 9-01

Candidates must promptly repay public funds upon a determination made by the Board that a repayment is required. Candidates returning public funds must make a check payable to the "New York City Election Campaign Finance Fund." Candidates may not reclaim public funds they have returned. Public funds must be repaid to the Board separately from, and in addition to, any penalties owed by the candidate. (Added City Record 8/16/2019, eff. 9/15/2019; amended City Record 1/23/2026, eff. 2/22/2026)

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