Sanctions

42.1 The CEC may charge administrative fees in accordance with rules, against Political Entities that submit Campaign Financial Disclosure Reports after the applicable deadlines. The CEC shall remit any administrative fees that it collects here under to the Kosovo Consolidated Budget.

42.2 The imposition of a fine or other sanction by the CEC does not prejudge any criminal sanction that may apply.

42.3 A Political Entity may appeal a decision of the CEC imposing a fine under this article to the court of first instance within five (5) working days of being notified of the decision.

42.4 The court of first instance shall not impose a sanction in respect of a matter that is subject to an administrative fee under paragraph 1 of this Article.

42.5 Political entities shall submit to the Office a copy of the payment slip for the administrative tariff that they have paid.