(a) (1) In accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection, the State Board shall notify each campaign finance entity that is required under this subtitle to file campaign finance reports of each campaign finance report required to be filed by that entity.
(2) The notice shall be provided:
(i) at least 10 but not more than 20 days before the filing date for each campaign finance report; and
(ii) by first–class mail, unless the responsible officers of a campaign finance entity affirmatively consent to receiving the notice only by electronic mail.
(b) The notice required under subsection (a) of this section shall include:
(1) the filing date;
(2) the telephone number, business hours, and location of the State Board; and
(3) the penalty for failure to file a timely campaign finance report.