Section 13-227 – Transfers — Limits
(a) In this section, a “campaign finance entity” includes a nonfederal out–of–state political committee. (b) The limits on transfers set forth in subsection (c) of this section do not apply to a transfer: (1) by a campaign finance entity to a ballot issue committee; (2) by the authorized candidate campaign committee of a member of a slate to a […]
Section 13-208 – Political Committees — Statement of Organization
(a) This section applies to a political committee other than a political club. (b) A political committee shall provide, with the filing required by § 13-207(c) of this subtitle, a statement of organization that includes its name and a statement of purpose. (c) The statement of purpose shall specify: (1) each candidate or ballot question, if any, that the […]
Section 13-208.1 – Legislative Party Caucus Committees
(a) Each political party may establish one legislative party caucus committee for each House of the General Assembly. (b) The State Board shall adopt regulations governing the establishment, structure, and operation of legislative party caucus committees.
Section 13-209 – Slates
(a) Two or more candidates who have established separate campaign finance entities may form a slate. (b) After establishing a campaign finance entity in accordance with § 13–202(c) of this subtitle, a candidate may join a slate. (c) (1) To join a slate, a candidate shall file a written notice with the State Board. (2) The notice shall specify: (i) 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 […]