§ 13-208. Political committees -- Statement of organization

   (a) Scope. -- This section applies to a political committee other than a political club.

(b) Requirement. -- A political committee shall provide, with the filing required by § 13-207(c) of this subtitle, a statement of organization that includes its name and a statement of purpose.

(c) Statement of purpose. -- The statement of purpose shall specify:

   (1) each candidate or ballot question, if any, that the political committee was formed to promote or defeat;

   (2) the identity of each special interest, including any business or occupation, that the organizers of or contributors to the political committee have in common; and

   (3) whether the political committee will participate in presidential, gubernatorial, Baltimore City, or multiple elections.

(d) Name. --

   (1) A political committee may not use a name that is intended or operates to deceive people as to the political committee's true nature or character.

   (2) A political committee established by and for a single candidate shall disclose within the political committee's name the name of the candidate.

   (3) A political committee sponsored by or affiliated with another entity or group shall identify within the political committee's name the other entity or group.

(e) Supplemental information. -- A change in the information reported under this section shall be disclosed in the campaign finance report next filed by the political committee.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 33, § 13-202(c); 2002, ch. 291, § 4; ch. 303, § 2; 2006, ch. 510; 2007, ch. 449.