Md. Code Regs. 33.13.03.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 33.13.03.01 - Scope

A. In General. Except as provided in §B of this regulation, this chapter applies to all campaign finance reports required by Election Law Article, § 13-304, Annotated Code of Maryland, to be filed with the State Board.

B. Exception.

(1) This chapter does not apply to a campaign finance report for which the State Board has granted an exemption under Election Law Article, § 13-324(a), Annotated Code of Maryland.

(2) An application for an exemption shall be filed on the form and by the deadline specified by the State Administrator.

(3) A political committee is eligible for a waiver of the electronic filing requirements if the political committee:

(a) Provides a reasonable explanation as to why the treasurer cannot file electronically;

(b) Has a cash balance, less the amount of outstanding obligations, equal to or less than $3,000; and

(c) Has less than 20 transactions during the reporting period.

(4) A waiver remains in effect until the political committee:

(a) Files a campaign finance report electronically; or

(b) Exceeds the eligibility requirements of §B(3) of this regulation.

(5) A political committee may not request another waiver in the same calendar year that the initial waiver was granted.

Md. Code Regs. 33.13.03.01

Regulations .01 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2000 (27:15 Md. R. 1398); adopted permanently effective October 16, 2000 (27:20 Md. R. 1844)
Regulation .01 amended effective October 19, 2009 (36:21 Md. R. 1595)