Section 16-204 – Disturbing the Peace
(a) A person may not hinder or impede the conduct of official electoral activities by: (1) breach of the peace; (2) disorder; or (3) violence or threat of violence. (b) A person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to imprisonment for not less than 30 days nor more than 1 year or […]
Section 15-104 – Campaign Finance Entity for Gubernatorial Candidate — Donations Accepted — Qualifying Level of Donors and Donations
(a) Before receiving a private contribution, a gubernatorial ticket shall: (1) on or before the deadline to file a certificate of candidacy under § 13–303 of this article, file with the State Board a notice of intent to participate as a publicly financed candidate for both the primary and general elections; and (2) establish a campaign finance entity […]
Section 16-205 – Interfering With Election Officials
(a) (1) A person may not interfere with an election official in the performance of the official duties of the election official. (2) A person may not interfere with an individual lawfully present at a polling place or at the canvass of votes. (b) A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and is subject to […]
Section 15-105 – Qualifying Period for Gubernatorial Candidates to Collect Required Contributions
(a) For principal political party candidates, the qualifying period is from the first day of the election cycle for a gubernatorial election until the first Monday in May, inclusive, of the election year. (b) For all other participating candidates, the qualifying period to qualify for only the general election is from the first day of the election […]
Section 15-106 – Eligible Gubernatorial Ticket — Prohibited Campaign Finance Activities
(a) After filing a notice of intent to qualify for a public contribution under this title, a gubernatorial ticket or a person acting on behalf of the gubernatorial ticket may not, for the benefit of any political committee or any person required to register with the State Board under § 13–306 or § 13–307 of this […]
Section 15-107 – Public Contributions — Distributions
(a) (1) In accordance with subsection (c) of this section and regulations adopted by the State Board, the State Board shall authorize distribution of money in the Fund on a continuing basis on certification that the qualifications under § 15–104 of this title have been met. (2) Distributions shall begin not earlier than January 1 of the year […]
Section 15-108 – Withdrawal as Publicly Funded Candidate — Actions Necessary if Public Contributions Already Received
(a) A gubernatorial ticket may withdraw from participation as a publicly funded candidate at any time before a public contribution is received by the gubernatorial ticket’s campaign finance entity. (b) If a public contribution has been received by an eligible gubernatorial ticket’s campaign finance entity, the eligible candidate may withdraw from participating if the gubernatorial ticket: (1) files […]
Section 15-109 – Public Contributions — Use
(a) A public contribution may be spent only: (1) in accordance with § 13–218 of this article; (2) to further the gubernatorial ticket’s nomination or election; (3) for expenses incurred not later than 45 days after the election for which the public contribution was made; (4) for purposes that do not violate State law; and (5) for an expenditure that is […]
Section 15-110 – Balance in Fund
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any balance in the Fund after a gubernatorial election shall remain in the Fund for the purposes of this title. (b) If general funds are appropriated to the Fund under § 15–103(f)(2) of this title, the State Board shall authorize repayment to the General Fund of the […]
Section 15-111 – Administration of Title
(a) (1) Subject to § 15–103 of this title, the State Board shall administer this title. (2) The State Board may request the assistance of the Comptroller to administer this title. (b) (1) The State Board shall adopt comprehensive regulations to implement this title. (2) The regulations shall include provisions relating to: (i) the deadline for a gubernatorial ticket to submit a […]