Sec. 33.13.13.06. Permissible Uses

A. Permissible Use. Administrative funds shall be used exclusively for non-campaign related activities.

B. Permissible Activities. The following activities are permissible non-campaign related activities and may be paid with administrative funds:

(1) Salary for permanent staff positions, including part-time positions, as defined in the bylaws;

(2) Office equipment and supplies for use by the committee maintaining the administrative account;

(3) Service charges for cell phones or other electronic devices used by permanent staff;

(4) Regular maintenance of voter files;

(5) Voter registration activity;

(6) Generic issue polling and research provided that such polling or research is completed more than 60 days before an election in which the committee is participating;

(7) Research on legislative issues;

(8) Communications with the public on legislative issues, provided that the communications occur:

(a) During a regular or special session of the Maryland General Assembly;

(b) Within 30 days before or 30 days after a regular session; and

(c) Within 14 days before or 14 days after a special session;

(9) Rent, utilities and building maintenance charges for a permanent office;

(10) Bank charges, accounting fees, tax preparation fees, or costs associated with the filing of campaign finance reports; and

(11) Legal fees or similar professional or service fees.