DENVER – Today, Colorado Ethics Watch (Ethics Watch) filed a campaign finance complaint with the Colorado Secretary of State’s office against Nick Kliebenstein’s campaign committee for accepting three separate contributions that exceed contribution limits for state house candidates.

According to state law, candidate committees for the state house can accept a maximum of $400 per person per election cycle. The penalty for accepting contributions in excess of limits is equal to at least double and up to five times the amount unlawfully received.

Kliebenstein’s campaign finance disclosures filed last week show that his committee accepted three separate contributions of $800; twice the amount allowed. Therefore, Kliebenstein’s campaign could face a penalty up to $6000.