Section 13-247 – Disposition of Surplus Funds
After all campaign expenditures have been made and before filing a final campaign finance report under Subtitle 3 of this title, any remaining balance in the account of a campaign finance entity shall be returned pro rata to the contributors or paid to: (1) if the campaign finance entity is a political committee formed to support […]
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 13-235 – 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 13-236 – 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 13-236.1 – 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 13-237 – 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 […]
Section 13-239 – Anonymous Contributions — in General
Except as provided in § 13–240 of this subtitle, if a campaign finance entity receives a contribution from an anonymous source, the campaign finance entity: (1) may not use the contribution for any purpose; and (2) shall remit the contribution to the Fair Campaign Financing Fund established under § 15–103 of this article.
Section 13-239.1 – Prohibitions Regarding Receipt of Contributions as a Result of a Violation of 13-602(a)(5)
If a campaign finance entity receives a contribution as a result of a violation of § 13–602(a)(5) of this title for which the contributor has been convicted, the campaign finance entity: (1) may not use the contribution for any purpose; and (2) shall remit the contribution to the Fair Campaign Financing Fund established under § 15–103 of […]
Section 13-240 – Anonymous Contributions — Money Received From Gaming Activity
(a) This section applies to a spin or chance on a paddle wheel or wheel of fortune or a raffle that is authorized under the laws of this State to operate at a campaign fund–raising event. (b) Except as provided in § 13–304(d) of this title, but notwithstanding § 13–239 of this subtitle or any other law […]