58. What sanctions are provided for political finance infractions?

Latvia

Latvia

Answer
  • Fines
  • Suspension of public funding
  • Loss of public funding
Source

Section 16. Administrative Offences in the Field of Financing Political Organisations (Parties)
For failure to comply with the procedures for financing political organisations (parties), restrictions and
prohibitions specified in this Law and for failure to perform the specified obligations, a fine of up to one
hundred and forty units of fine shall be imposed on a natural person, but a fine of up to two thousand and
eight hundred units of fine - on a legal person.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 16.

Section 17. Competence in Administrative Offence Proceedings
Administrative offence proceedings for the offences referred to in Section 16 of this Law shall be
conducted by the Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau.
Law on Financing of Political Organisations (Parties) Article 17. 

Comment

Sanctions range from fines to suspension of campaigns and suspension and disqualification for public funding. 

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