It is unlawful for any candidate for public office, as defined in § 17-25-3 , or any elected public office holder to accept the proceeds of any testimonial, as defined in § 17-25-3 , for personal use, as defined in § 17-25-7.2 , which were received after April 29, 1992. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the use of testimonials for the lawful purpose of raising campaign funds.
§ R.I. Gen. Laws § 17-25-7.3Testimonial proceeds intended for personal use prohibited.
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