1. (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

2. (b)

   1. (1) “Contested election” means an election subject to:

      1. (i) a recount under Subtitle 1 of this title; or
      2. (ii) a judicial challenge under Subtitle 2 of this title.
   2. (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.
3. (c) “Contested election committee” means an entity formed for the exclusive purpose of receiving donations and making disbursements relating to a contested election.

Added by Acts 2022, c. 624, § 1, eff. June 1, 2022; Acts 2022, c. 625, § 1, eff. June 1, 2022.