2017 Maryland Code
General Provisions
Title 5 - Maryland Public Ethics Law
Subtitle 8 - Local Government Provisions.
Part VII - Lobbying Disclosure -- Special Provisions for Montgomery and Prince George's Counties.
§ 5-848. Definitions
- (a) In general. -- In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.
- ** REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection formerly was SG § 15-844(a).
** REVISOR'S NOTE
The only changes are in style.
- (b) Candidate. -- "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.** REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection formerly was SG § 15-844(b).
** REVISOR'S NOTE
No changes are made.
** DEFINED TERM:
"Local official" § 5-848
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- (c) Contribution. -- "Contribution" has the meaning stated in § 1-101 of the Election Law Article.
REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former SG § 15-844(c), as it related to the definition of "contribution". **
- (d) Lobbyist. -- "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.
REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection formerly was SG § 15-844(d).
REVISOR'S NOTE
No changes are made.
"Person" § 1-114
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- (e) Local official. -- "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.
REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection formerly was SG § 15-844(e).
REVISOR'S NOTE
No changes are made. **
- (f) Political committee. -- "Political committee" has the meanings stated in § 1-101 of the Election Law Article.
REVISOR'S NOTE
This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former SG § 15-844(c), as it related to the definition of "political committee".
