Definitions.
Section 49
SEC. 49. Definitions.—As used in this Code: (a) The term "contribution" includes a gift, donation, subscription, loan, advance or deposit of money or any thing of value, or a contract, promise or agreement to contribute, whether or not legally enforceable, made for the purpose of influencing the results of the election, but shall not include services rendered without compensation by individuals volunteering a portion or all of their time in behalf of a candidate or political party, group or aggrupation. It shall also include the use of facilities voluntarily donated by other persons, the money value of which can be assessed based on the rates prevailing in the area. (b) The term "expenditure" includes the payment or delivery of money or anything of value, or a contract, promise or agreement to make an expenditure, whether or not legally enforceable, for the purpose of influencing the results of the election. It shall also include the use of facilities personally owned by the candidate, the money value of the use of which can be assessed based on the rates prevailing in the area. (c) The term "person" includes an individual, partnership, committee, association, corporation, and any other organization or group of persons.