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§ 12-301. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandElection LawEffective: June 1, 2022

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Election Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 12. Contested Elections (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 3. Contested Election Committee (Refs & Annos)
Effective: June 1, 2022
MD Code, Election Law, § 12-301
§ 12-301. Definitions
Currentness
In general
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Contested election
(b)(1) “Contested election” means an election subject to:
(i) a recount under Subtitle 1 of this title; or
(ii) a judicial challenge under Subtitle 2 of this title.
(2) “Contested election” includes an election that may be subject to a recount under Subtitle 1 of this title, but for which a recount does not occur because neither candidate files a formal recount petition or initiates a judicial action.
Contested election committee
(c) “Contested election committee” means an entity formed for the exclusive purpose of receiving donations and making disbursements relating to a contested election.

Credits

Added by Acts 2022, c. 624, § 1, eff. June 1, 2022; Acts 2022, c. 625, § 1, eff. June 1, 2022.
MD Code, Election Law, § 12-301, MD ELEC LAW § 12-301
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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