Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 33. State Board of Elections |
Subtitle 14. ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC FINANCING ACT |
Chapter 33.14.04. Disbursement and Expenditure of Public Contributions |
Sec. 33.14.04.02. Pro Rata Distribution
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A. Board to Determine Fund Sufficiency. The State Board shall determine whether there is enough money in the Fund to provide a full public contribution to all eligible candidates in an election.
B. Allocation of Funds. If the State Board determines that there is not or may not be enough money in the Fund to provide a full public contribution to all eligible candidates in an election, the State Board shall:
(1) Notify each eligible candidate;
(2) Allocate the available money so that each eligible candidate will receive a pro rata share of the full public contribution to which the candidate would otherwise be entitled; and
(3) Order the Comptroller to disburse the money as so allocated.