Regulation .01 Purpose and Definitions.
Regulation .01 Purpose and Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
A.
Purpose. This chapter sets out the procedures for when and how residence addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses, as contained in registration records, campaign finance reports, certificates of candidacy, or statements of organization to form a campaign finance entity may be designated as confidential and precluded from disclosure under State Public Information Act, State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 6, Part III, Annotated Code of Maryland, or COMAR 33.04.03.
B.
Definitions.
(1)
In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(2)
Terms. Defined.
(a)
“Domestic violence” has the same meaning as “abuse” under Family Law Article, §4-501, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(b)
“Harassment” means a violation of Criminal Law Article, §3-803, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(c)
“Sexual assault” means:
(i)
A sexual crime under Criminal Law Article, §§3-303—3-310, 3-314, 3-315, or 3-322—3-325, Annotated Code of Maryland;
(ii)
The sexual abuse of a minor under Criminal Law Article, §3-602, Annotated Code of Maryland; or
(iii)
The sexual abuse of a vulnerable adult under Criminal Law Article §3-604, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(d)
“Stalking” has the meaning stated in Criminal Law Article, §3-802, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(e)
“Survivor of human trafficking” means an individual who has been recruited, harbored, transported, provided, or obtained for labor, services, or a sexual act through the use of force, fraud, or coercion.