Md. Code Ann., Pub. Util. § 18-217
Expression of personal views, arguments, opinions, or statements
Effective Oct 1, 2010Added by Acts 2010, c. 37, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2010.State of Maryland
(a) This section applies to the expression of any personal view, argument, or opinion or the making of any personal statement that:
(1)
- (i) publicizes the fact of a representational election and encourages employees to exercise their right to vote in the election;
- (ii) corrects the record with respect to any false or misleading statement made by any person; or
- (iii) informs employees of the Commission's policy relating to labor-management relations and representation;
- (2) does not contain a threat of reprisal, force, or promise of benefit; and
- (3) is not made under coercive conditions.
(b) The expression of any personal view, argument, opinion, or statement described in subsection (a) of this section does not constitute:
- (1) an unfair labor practice under the provisions of this subtitle; or
- (2) grounds for setting aside any election conducted under this subtitle.
Added by Acts 2010, c. 37, § 3, eff. Oct. 1, 2010.