# Public Utilities (GPU)

## Title 18. Personnel

### Subtitle 2. Collective Bargaining

#### Section 18-217

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

  (1)

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

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

    (iii) informs employees of the Commission's policy relating to labor-management relations and representation;

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

  (3) is not made under coercive conditions.

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

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

  (2) grounds for setting aside any election conducted under this subtitle.

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