Md. Code, Election Law § 5-1202
This is the official text of Md. Code, Election Law § 5-1202, part of Maryland’s Code, Election Law — governs how elections are conducted.
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§5–1202.
Official statutory text
An individual selected or designated to fill a vacancy in candidacy or nomination under this title shall:
(1) file a certificate of candidacy with the appropriate board in accordance with Subtitle 3 of this title; and
(2) unless exempted under this title, pay the filing fee specified under § 5-401 of this title.
(1) file a certificate of candidacy with the appropriate board in accordance with Subtitle 3 of this title; and
(2) unless exempted under this title, pay the filing fee specified under § 5-401 of this title.
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