# Housing and Community Development (GHS)

## Title 16. Montgomery County

### Subtitle 3. Collective Bargaining

#### Section 16-319

(a) This section applies to the expression of any personal view, argument, or opinion or the making of any personal statement that:

  (1) does not contain a threat of reprisal, force, or promise of benefit;

  (2) was not made under coercive conditions; and

  (3)

    (i) publicizes a representational election or encourages employees to exercise their right to vote in the election;

    (ii) corrects the record with respect to a false or misleading statement made by any person; or

    (iii) informs employees of the Montgomery Commission's policy about labor-management relations and representation.

(b) The expression of any personal view, argument, opinion, or statement described in subsection (a) of this section is not:

  (1) an unfair labor practice under this subtitle; or

  (2) grounds for setting aside an election held under this subtitle.

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Md. Code Ann., Hous. & Cmty. Dev. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)