Md. Code Regs. 33.13.13.08

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 33.13.13.08 - Legislative Communications

A. Defined. A legislative communication for which administrative funds may be used is a communication that discusses proposed or actual legislation, the incumbent's position on the legislation, if any, and general statements regarding the incumbent's position on similar legislation or issues affecting the incumbent's constituents.

B. Prohibitions. A legislative communication may not include advocacy or statements relating to the campaign or election of the incumbent, an appeal for votes or contributions, or reference or use of political slogans associated with the incumbent.

C. Social Media. If the communication is distributed by a social media account or an electronic media advertisement, information regarding the legislation at issue must be featured prominently on the landing or home page of the account immediately after the constituent clicks on the link or electronic media advertisement.

Md. Code Regs. 33.13.13.08

Regulation .08 adopted effective 44:6 Md. R. 328, eff. 3/27/2017