Md. Code, General Provisions § 5-848
This is the official text of Md. Code, General Provisions § 5-848, part of Maryland’s Code, General Provisions — contains definitions and provisions of general application across Maryland law.
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§5–848.
Official statutory text
(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Candidate” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Election Law Article, but only as it applies to a candidate seeking election as a local official.
(c) “Contribution” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Election Law Article.
(d) “Lobbyist” means a person required to register under § 2–295 of the Prince George’s County Code or § 19A–21 of the Montgomery County Code.
(e) “Local official” means:
(1) a member of the County Council of Prince George’s County or the County Executive of Prince George’s County; or
(2) a member of the County Council of Montgomery County or the County Executive of Montgomery County.
(f) “Political committee” has the meanings stated in § 1–101 of the Election Law Article.
(b) “Candidate” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Election Law Article, but only as it applies to a candidate seeking election as a local official.
(c) “Contribution” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Election Law Article.
(d) “Lobbyist” means a person required to register under § 2–295 of the Prince George’s County Code or § 19A–21 of the Montgomery County Code.
(e) “Local official” means:
(1) a member of the County Council of Prince George’s County or the County Executive of Prince George’s County; or
(2) a member of the County Council of Montgomery County or the County Executive of Montgomery County.
(f) “Political committee” has the meanings stated in § 1–101 of the Election Law Article.
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