(2) Procedures shall be deemed adequate for the purposes
of paragraph (1) if the shareholders of the corporation are
notified of and have the opportunity to vote on a proposed
campaign contribution to a political committee or independent
expenditure.
(b) Right of action.--
(1) A shareholder alleging a violation of subsection (a)
may bring a civil action directly against the directors of
the corporation to recover the amount of the campaign
contribution or independent expenditure.
(2) It shall not be a defense to an action under this
section that a director acted in accordance with section 1712
(relating to standard of care and justifiable reliance).
(3) The court may award treble damages for a violation
of subsection (a).
(c) Prohibition on receipt of contributions.--
(1) A political committee may not receive a campaign
contribution that is made in violation of subsection (a).
(2) A shareholder alleging a violation of this section
may bring a civil action against the political committee to
recover the amount of the campaign contribution.
(d) Definitions.--As used in this section, the following
words and phrases shall have the meanings given to them in this
subsection unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
"Campaign contribution." Within the meaning of the act of
June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the Pennsylvania
Election Code.
"Independent expenditure." As defined in section 1621 of the
act of June 3, 1937 (P.L.1333, No.320), known as the
Pennsylvania Election Code.
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