Section 13-248 – Requirements for Disbursement of Compensation
If a responsible officer of a campaign finance entity has a compensation agreement with the campaign finance entity, before making a disbursement for the compensation, the campaign finance entity shall submit to the State Board: (1) a copy of the compensation agreement; and (2) if the campaign finance entity is an authorized candidate campaign committee, the written […]
Section 13-249 – Coordinated Expenditure or Donation in Excess of the Limits Prohibited
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Candidate” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of this article. (ii) For purposes of this section, “candidate” includes a candidate, an authorized candidate campaign committee, a slate committee, and agents of a candidate, an authorized candidate campaign committee, or a slate committee. (3) “Communication” includes social […]
Section 13-301 – Registration Required for Out-of-State Political Committees
(a) In this section, “out–of–state political committee” means a nonfederal political committee organized under the law of another state. (b) (1) An out–of–state political committee shall register with the State Board on a form that the State Board prescribes within 48 hours after directly or indirectly making transfers in a cumulative amount of $6,000 or more in an […]
Section 13-235 – During General Assembly Session
(a) This section applies to the following officials: (1) the Governor; (2) the Lieutenant Governor; (3) the Attorney General; (4) the Comptroller; and (5) a member of the General Assembly. (b) Except as provided in subsection (c), (d), or (e) of this section, during a regular session of the General Assembly an official described in subsection (a) of this section, or a […]
Section 13-304 – Reports to the State Board or a Local Board
(a) (1) From the date of its organization until its termination under the provisions of this title, a campaign finance entity, except a political club, shall file a campaign finance report at the State Board at the times and for the periods required by §§ 13–309, 13–312, and 13–316 of this subtitle. (2) A campaign finance report submitted […]
Section 13-236 – State Funded Entities
An entity that at any time during an election cycle derives the majority of its operating funds from the State may not make a contribution to any campaign finance entity during that election cycle.
Section 13-305 – Exception to Filing Requirements
(a) Instead of filing a report required under § 13–309 of this subtitle, a treasurer may file an affidavit stating that the campaign finance entity has not raised or spent a cumulative amount of $1,000 or more, exclusive of the filing fee, and regardless of the balance of the campaign account, since: (1) establishing the campaign finance […]
Section 13-236.1 – Contributions or Donations by Foreign Principals
(a) In this section, “foreign principal” has the meaning stated in 22 U.S.C. § 611(b). (b) A foreign principal may not: (1) make a contribution to a ballot issue committee; or (2) make a donation to a person that makes independent expenditures or electioneering communications relating to a ballot issue.
Section 13-305.1 – Duties of Candidates Exempt Under 13-202(a)
A candidate for election to the central committee of a political party who is exempt under § 13–202(a) of this title shall file with the certificate of candidacy an affidavit stating that the candidate during the election cycle will not: (1) spend more than $1,000 in personal funds; or (2) accept contributions.
Section 13-237 – Contributions by Applicants for or Holders of Video Operation Licenses, or Persons Owning an Interest in Operation of Video Lottery Facilities to Campaign Finance Entity of Candidate for Nonfederal Public Office
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Own” has the meaning stated in § 9–1A–01 of the State Government Article. (3) “Video lottery facility” has the meaning stated in § 9–1A–01 of the State Government Article. (4) “Video lottery operation license” has the meaning stated in § 9–1A–01 of the State Government Article. (b) This […]