§ 12–115
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Educ. § 12-115 (2026)
Title 12. University System of Maryland
Subtitle 1. Powers and Duties
§ 12–115LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this section, “candidate”, “contribution”, and “political committee” have the meanings stated in § 1-101 of the Election Law Article.
(b)
The restrictions in this section apply from the date of a member’s appointment to the Board of Regents until the end of the member’s tenure on the Board.
(c)
(1)
A member of the Board of Regents may not, for the benefit of the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, or Comptroller, a member of the General Assembly, or a candidate for election to the office of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, or member of the General Assembly, engage in the following activities:
(i)
Soliciting or transmitting a political contribution from any person, including a political committee;
(ii)
Serving on a fund–raising committee or a political committee;
(iii)
Acting as a treasurer for a candidate or official or as treasurer or chair of a political committee;
(iv)
Organizing or establishing a political committee for the purpose of soliciting or transmitting contributions from any person; or
(v)
Forwarding tickets for fund–raising activities, or other solicitations for political contributions, to a potential contributor.
(2)
This section does not prohibit a member of the Board of Regents from:
(i)
Making a personal political contribution;
(ii)
Informing any entity of a position taken by a candidate or official; or
(iii)
Engaging in other activities not specifically prohibited under paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(3)
A member of the Board of Regents may not be a candidate for a public office while serving on the Board.