Sec. 33.13.09.06. Failure to File

A. Show Cause Notice. If the State Board determines that there has been a failure to file an electioneering communication report or that the report does not include the information required by Election Law Article, §13-307, Annotated Code of Maryland, the State Board shall issue a notice to the treasurer or other individual designated by an entity required to file the independent expenditure report.

B. Contents of the Notice. The notice shall state that, within 30 days:

(1) The failure to file must be rectified; and

(2) The late filing penalty must be paid or the person making the electioneering communication must show cause why the State Board should not issue a civil citation.

C. Issuance of the Civil Citation. If the person fails to respond the notice within 30 days of its issuance, the State Board shall issue a civil citation against the person making electioneering communication as specified in Election Law Article, §13-604.1, Annotated Code of Maryland.