Independent expenditure verification

§ 14-107-b. Independent expenditure verification. 1. Upon the purchase of a communication in the form of an independent expenditure, as defined in section 14-107 of this article, each television or radio broadcast station, provider of cable or satellite television, or online platform shall require that the independent expenditure committee making such purchase file with such station, provider or platform a copy of the registration form filed by such committee with the state board of elections pursuant to subdivision three of section 14-107 of this article.

2. The state board of elections shall promulgate regulations defining the scope of the term "online platform" as used in this section. In promulgating such regulations, the state board shall take into account the number of unique United States visitors to the platform and the extent to which the platform publishes paid internet or digital communications. Any public-facing website, web application, or digital application, including, but not limited to, a social network, ad network, or search engine, may be designated an "online platform" pursuant to the state board's regulations. Such regulations shall be promulgated no later than one hundred twenty days after the effective date of this section.