§ 1–1316
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 1-1316 (2026)
Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions
Subtitle 13. Miscellaneous
§ 1–1316LinkCopy Citation
(a)
A unit of a county or municipal government may not knowingly use public funds to influence the decisions of county or municipal employees to:
(1)
support or oppose an employee organization that represents or seeks to represent the employees of the county or municipality; or
(2)
become a member of an employee organization.
(b)
This section does not apply to an activity performed or an expense incurred in connection with:
(1)
addressing a grievance or negotiating or administering a collective bargaining agreement;
(2)
allowing an employee organization or a representative of an employee organization access to and use of a county’s or municipality’s facilities or properties;
(3)
performing an activity required by federal or State law or a collective bargaining agreement;
(4)
negotiating, entering into, or carrying out a voluntary recognition agreement with an employee organization; or
(5)
paying wages to a represented employee while the employee is performing duties if the payment is permitted under a collective bargaining agreement.