Maryland Statutes § 13-202 Campaign finance entity required
Statute Text
(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 conducted through a campaign finance entity.
(c)
An individual may not file a certificate of candidacy or a declaration of intent under §
5-703
or §
5-703.1
of this article until the individual establishes, or causes to be established, an authorized candidate campaign committee.
(d)
A circulator may not collect signatures for a petition under Article XI-A, Article XI-F, or Article XVI of the Maryland Constitution or under §
9-205
of the Local Government Article until the sponsor of the petition establishes a ballot issue committee.
History
Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 726 , Sec. 1 , eff. 10/1/2016 .
Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 725 , Sec. 1 , eff. 10/1/2016 .
Amended by 2015 Md. Laws, Ch. 380 , Sec. 1 , eff. 10/1/2015 .
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