Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 33. State Board of Elections |
Subtitle 13. CAMPAIGN FINANCING |
Chapter 33.13.15. Political Action Committees |
Sec. 33.13.15.02. Registration
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At the time of filing a Statement of Organization at the State Board, a political action committee shall:
A. Select a name of the political action committee that identifies its purpose and does not deceive or intentionally confuse the voter;
B. Appoint responsible officers;
C. File a statement of purpose identifying:
(1) The special interests promoted by or associated with the political action committee or its responsible officers, or the business or occupation that the contributors have in common;
(2) If applicable, the name of each candidate or ballot issue the political action committee was primarily formed to promote or defeat; and
(3) If applicable, the sponsor or affiliated entity identified or associated with the political action committee;
D. State whether or not the political action committee will exclusively make:
(1) Independent expenditures;
(2) Disbursements for electioneering communications; or
(3) Both; and
E. State the elections the political action committee will participate in on a recurring basis until the political action committee files a final campaign finance report.