Section 13-232 – Contributions — When Deemed Received
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a contribution is attributable to the election cycle in which it is received. (b) A contribution by check is attributable to the election cycle in which the check is issued.
Section 12-202 – Judicial Challenges
(a) If no other timely and adequate remedy is provided by this article, a registered voter may seek judicial relief from any act or omission relating to an election, whether or not the election has been held, on the grounds that the act or omission: (1) is inconsistent with this article or other law applicable to the […]
Section 12-203 – Procedure
(a) A proceeding under this subtitle shall be conducted in accordance with the Maryland Rules, except that: (1) the proceeding shall be heard and decided without a jury and as expeditiously as the circumstances require; (2) on the request of a party or sua sponte, the chief administrative judge of the circuit court may assign the case to […]
Section 12-204 – Judgment
(a) The court may provide a remedy as provided in subsection (b) or (c) of this section if the court determines that the alleged act or omission materially affected the rights of interested parties or the purity of the elections process and: (1) may have changed the outcome of an election already held; or (2) may change the […]
Section 13-102 – Independent Expenditures by an Individual
Except for a candidate, this title does not prohibit an individual who acts independently of any other person from: (1) expressing personal views on any subject; or (2) making an expenditure of personal funds to purchase campaign material.
Section 13-103 – Summary of Campaign Finance Law; Forms
(a) (1) The State Board shall prepare a summary of the election law that relates to campaign finance activity and provide for distribution of the summary. (2) When a certificate of candidacy is filed, the board receiving the certificate shall provide the candidate with: (i) a copy of the summary; and (ii) each form the candidate is required to file […]
Section 13-104 – Acceptance of Electronic Signature
The State Board may accept an electronic signature for any form, document, report, or affidavit required by the State Board under this title.
Section 13-105 – Disclosure of Donors and Donation Amounts by Inaugural Committees
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Donation” includes an in–kind donation. (3) “Inaugural committee” means an entity formed by the Governor and Lieutenant Governor for the exclusive purpose of receiving private donations and making disbursements to finance the inaugural festivities of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor. (4) “Inaugural festivities” includes any ceremony, party, […]
Section 13-201 – Scope
Unless otherwise provided by law, this subtitle applies to all campaign finance activity associated with an election under this article.
Section 13-202 – Campaign Finance Entity Required
(a) This section does not apply to a candidate for election to the central committee of a political party if the candidate during an election cycle does not: (1) spend more than $1,000 in personal funds; or (2) accept contributions. (b) Unless otherwise expressly authorized by law, all campaign finance activity for an election under this article shall be […]