Md. Code, General Provisions § 5-604
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§5–604.
Official statutory text
(a) Except as provided under subsection (c) of this section, an individual who, other than by reason of death, leaves an office for which a statement is required by § 5–601(a) of this subtitle shall file the statement within 60 days after leaving the office.
(b) The statement shall cover:
(1) the calendar year immediately preceding the year in which the individual left office, unless a statement covering that year has already been filed by the individual; and
(2) the portion of the current calendar year during which the individual held the office.
(c) This section does not require the filing of a statement if:
(1) the individual has left office to become an official in another office for which a statement is required under this subtitle; and
(2) the disclosure requirements of the new office are at least as extensive as those of the old office.
(b) The statement shall cover:
(1) the calendar year immediately preceding the year in which the individual left office, unless a statement covering that year has already been filed by the individual; and
(2) the portion of the current calendar year during which the individual held the office.
(c) This section does not require the filing of a statement if:
(1) the individual has left office to become an official in another office for which a statement is required under this subtitle; and
(2) the disclosure requirements of the new office are at least as extensive as those of the old office.
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