Md. Code, Land Use § 16-219
This is the official text of Md. Code, Land Use § 16-219, part of Maryland’s Code, Land Use — governs zoning and land use planning.
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§16–219.
Official statutory text
(a) This section applies to the expression of any personal view, argument, or opinion or the making of any personal statement that:
(1) (i) publicizes the fact of a representational election and encourages employees to exercise their right to vote in the election;
(ii) corrects the record with respect to any false or misleading statement made by any person; or
(iii) informs employees of the Commission’s policy relating to labor–management relations and representation;
(2) does not contain a threat of reprisal or force, or a promise of benefit; and
(3) was not coerced.
(b) The expression of any personal view, argument, opinion, or statement described in subsection (a) of this section does not constitute:
(1) an unfair labor practice under this subtitle; or
(2) grounds for setting aside any election conducted under this subtitle.
(1) (i) publicizes the fact of a representational election and encourages employees to exercise their right to vote in the election;
(ii) corrects the record with respect to any false or misleading statement made by any person; or
(iii) informs employees of the Commission’s policy relating to labor–management relations and representation;
(2) does not contain a threat of reprisal or force, or a promise of benefit; and
(3) was not coerced.
(b) The expression of any personal view, argument, opinion, or statement described in subsection (a) of this section does not constitute:
(1) an unfair labor practice under this subtitle; or
(2) grounds for setting aside any election conducted under this subtitle.
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