Maryland State Government Section 15-844

      (a)      In this Part VI the following words have the meanings indicated.

      (b)      "Candidate" has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of the Election Law Article, but only as it applies to a candidate seeking election as a local official.

      (c)      "Contribution" and "political committee" have the meanings stated in § 1-101 of the Election Law Article.

      (d)      "Lobbyist" means a person required to register under § 2-295 of the Prince George's County Code or § 19A-21 of the Montgomery County Code.

      (e)      "Local official" means:

            (1)      a member of the County Council of Prince George's County or the County Executive of Prince George's County; or

            (2)      a member of the County Council of Montgomery County or the County Executive of Montgomery County.