# Election Law (GEL)

## Title 4. Political Parties

### Subtitle 2. Political Party Governing Bodies

#### Section 4-205

(a) A political party in the State may not incorporate under the general laws of the State providing for the formation of a corporation.

(b) Unless it is the party State central committee, an organization may not represent that it is the official organization or governing body of any political party.

(c) A person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to the penalties provided in Title 16 of this article.

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