§ 2–108

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., State Fin. & Proc. § 2-108 (2026)

Title 2. General Provisions

Subtitle 1. Finances

(a)

A unit of State government may not knowingly use public funds to influence the decisions of State employees to:

(1)

support or oppose an employee organization that represents or seeks to represent the employees of the unit of State government; or

(2)

become a member of an employee organization.

(b)

This section does not apply to an activity performed or to 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 State 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.