Sec. 33.13.15.11. Permissible Uses

A. Use of the Funds. Compliance funds shall be used exclusively for compliance and other non-campaign related activities set forth in §B of this regulation.

B. Permissible Activities. Compliance funds may be used only for the following activities:

(1) To pay for the cost of setting up or modifying the payroll program to permit the business entity to offer its employees the option of making voluntary contributions by payroll deduction;

(2) The costs associated with filing campaign finance or disclosure reports;

(3) The costs of informing employees of their rights regarding participation or non-participation in a payroll deduction program;

(4) The costs associated with records retention for the political action committee; and

(5) The costs of legal services or other professional services in relation to the compliance of the political action committee with the requirements of Election Law Article, Title 13, Annotated Code of Maryland.