# Election Law (GEL)

## Title 13. Campaign Finance

### Subtitle 2. Campaign Finance Organization and Activity

#### Section 13-202

(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) spend more than $1,000 in personal funds; or

  (2) accept contributions.

(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.

(c) An individual may not file a certificate of candidacy or a declaration of intent under Sec. 5-703 or Sec. 5-703.1 of this article until the individual establishes, or causes to be established, an authorized candidate campaign committee.

(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 Sec. 9-205 of the Local Government Article until the sponsor of the petition establishes a ballot issue committee.

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Md. Code Ann., Election Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)