Md. Code Regs. 19A.07.01.17

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 26, December 27, 2024

Section 19A.07.01.17 - Restriction on Campaign Contributions

A. This regulation applies only to a regulated lobbyist described in Regulation .02A(1)-(5) of this chapter.

B. The restrictions in this regulation apply from the starting date of the regulated lobbyist's registration to the end of the calendar year in which the registration period ends.

C. A regulated lobbyist or a person acting on behalf of the regulated lobbyist may not, for the benefit of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, a member of the General Assembly, or a candidate for election to the office of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, or a member of the General Assembly, engage in the following activities:

(1) Solicit or transmit a political contribution from any person, including a political committee;

(2) Serve on a fund-raising committee or a political committee;

(3) Act as a treasurer for a candidate or official or as treasurer or chairman of a political committee;

(4) Organize or establish a political committee for the purpose of soliciting or transmitting contributions from any person; or

(5) Forward tickets for fund-raising activities, or other solicitations for political contributions, to a potential contributor.

D. A regulated lobbyist may:

(1) Make a personal political contribution;

(2) Inform any entity of a position taken by a candidate or official; or

(3) Engage in other activities not specifically prohibited in this regulation.

E. This regulation does not apply to a regulated lobbyist who is a candidate with respect to the regulated lobbyist's own campaign.

Md. Code Regs. 19A.07.01.17

Regulations .17 adopted as an emergency provision effective October 31, 2002 (29:20 Md. R. 1584); adopted permanently effective January 20, 2003 (30:1 Md. R. 27)