1. (a) This section does not apply to a candidate for election to the central committee of a political party if the candidate during an election cycle does not:

   1. (1) spend more than $1,000 in personal funds; or
   2. (2) accept contributions.
2. (b) Unless otherwise expressly authorized by law, all campaign finance activity for an election under this article shall be conducted through a campaign finance entity.
3. (c) An individual may not file a certificate of candidacy or a declaration of intent under § 5-703 or § 5-703.1 of this article until the individual establishes, or causes to be established, an authorized candidate campaign committee.
4. (d) A circulator may not collect signatures for a petition under Article XI-A, Article XI-F, or Article XVI of the Maryland Constitution or under § 9-205 of the Local Government Article until the sponsor of the petition establishes a ballot issue committee.

Added by Acts 2002, c. 291, § 4, eff. Jan. 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2006, c. 510, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 2007; Acts 2013, c. 419, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2013; Acts 2015, c. 380, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2015; Acts 2016, c. 725, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016; Acts 2016, c. 726, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016.

Formerly Art. 33, § 13-201.