§ 13-202

Maryland § 13-202

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gel: Election Law
• Title: 13

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(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.