R 168.371 Advocacy standards in election communications.

9 Rule 21. (1) A communication is an expenditure if it in express words advocates the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate as provided in section 6(2)(j) of the act, MCL 169.206. (2) A communication is an expenditure if it supports or opposes a ballot question by name or clear inference as provided in section 6(2)(b) of the act, MCL 169.206. A communication supports or opposes a ballot question by name or clear inference for purposes of this subrule if either of the following apply: (a) It in express words advocates for the election or defeat of the ballot question, regardless of when the communication is made. (b) It refers by name or clear inference to a ballot question with words of support or opposition, it is targeted to the relevant electorate, and it is made within 60 days before an election at which the ballot question is considered by electors.