; redemption (1) Voucher Each voucher disbursed by the Commission under this section shall have a value in dollars, redeemable upon presentation to the Commission, together with such documentation and other information as the Commission may require, for the purchase of time for the dissemination of political advertisements by a broadcasting station or online platform in accordance with this section. (2) Acceptance A broadcasting station and online platform shall accept vouchers as payment for the purchase of time for the dissemination of political advertisements by the station or platform in accordance with this section. (3) Redemption The Commission shall redeem vouchers accepted by broadcasting stations and online platforms under paragraph (2) upon presentation, subject to such documentation, verification, accounting, and application requirements as the Commission may impose to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the voucher redemption system. (4) Expiration A voucher may only be used to pay for time for the dissemination of political advertisements to be disseminated before midnight on the day before the date of the Federal election in connection with which it was issued and shall be null and void for any other use or purpose. (5) Voucher as expenditure The use of a voucher to purchase time for the dissemination of political advertisements constitutes an expenditure as defined in section 301(9)(A). (c) Definitions In this section: (1) Broadcasting station The term broadcasting station has the meaning given that term by section 315(g)(1) of the Communications Act of 1934. (2) Online platform The term online platform means any public-facing website, web application, or digital application (including a social network, ad network, or search engine) which sells political advertisements. (3) Political party The term political party means a major party or a minor party as defined in section 9002 (3) or (4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ( 26 U.S.C. 9002 (3) or (4)). 503. Funds to defray costs of postage (a)