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§ 16-219. Expression of personal view, argument, opinion, or statement

West's Annotated Code of MarylandLand UseEffective: October 1, 2012

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Effective: October 1, 2012
MD Code, Land Use, § 16-219
§ 16-219. Expression of personal view, argument, opinion, or statement
Applicability of section
(a) This section applies to the expression of any personal view, argument, or opinion or the making of any personal statement that:
(1)(i) publicizes the fact of a representational election and encourages employees to exercise their right to vote in the election;
(ii) corrects the record with respect to any false or misleading statement made by any person; or
(iii) informs employees of the Commission's policy relating to labor-management relations and representation;
(2) does not contain a threat of reprisal or force, or a promise of benefit; and
(3) was not coerced.
Effect
(b) The expression of any personal view, argument, opinion, or statement described in subsection (a) of this section does not constitute:
(1) an unfair labor practice under this subtitle; or
(2) grounds for setting aside any election conducted under this subtitle.

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Added by Acts 2012, c. 426, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2012.
MD Code, Land Use, § 16-219, MD LAND USE § 16-219
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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