Md. Code, Election Law § 12-301
This is the official text of Md. Code, Election Law § 12-301, part of Maryland’s Code, Election Law — governs how elections are conducted.
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§12–301.
Official statutory text
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) (1) “Contested election” means an election subject to:
(i) a recount under Subtitle 1 of this title; or
(ii) a judicial challenge under Subtitle 2 of this title.
(2) “Contested election” includes an election that may be subject to a recount under Subtitle 1 of this title, but for which a recount does not occur because neither candidate files a formal recount petition or initiates a judicial action.
(c) “Contested election committee” means an entity formed for the exclusive purpose of receiving donations and making disbursements relating to a contested election.
(b) (1) “Contested election” means an election subject to:
(i) a recount under Subtitle 1 of this title; or
(ii) a judicial challenge under Subtitle 2 of this title.
(2) “Contested election” includes an election that may be subject to a recount under Subtitle 1 of this title, but for which a recount does not occur because neither candidate files a formal recount petition or initiates a judicial action.
(c) “Contested election committee” means an entity formed for the exclusive purpose of receiving donations and making disbursements relating to a contested election.
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