WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor

Ch. 719

Article 33 - Election Code
Section 26-9(d)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(1993 Replacement Volume)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article 33 - Election Code

26-9.

(d) (1) Except as provided in subsections (e) and (e-1) of this section, it is
unlawful for any individual, association, unincorporated association, corporation, or any
other entity either directly or indirectly, to contribute any money or thing of value greater
than $4,000 to any candidate or political committee or to contribute money in excess of
$100 except by check in any 4-year election cycle. CONTRIBUTIONS MAY BE MADE BY
CREDIT CARD, NOT TO EXCEED $100 PER TRANSACTION, TO ANY CANDIDATE OR
POLITICAL COMMITTEE UNDER THIS SUBSECTION. Total contributions by a contributor
under this subsection shall not exceed $10,000 in any 4-year election cycle.

(2) (i) The limitations set forth in paragraph (1) of this subsection and
subsection (e)(1) of this section shall apply to each 4-year election cycle beginning on
January 1 following the gubernatorial election and continuing until December 31 that is 4
years later.

(ii) Without regard to when a contribution or transfer is expended or
used, the contribution or transfer shall be charged against the limitation for the election
cycle in which:

1.        The check is written or dated; or

2.        The cash or other thing of value is received.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 1994.

Approved May 26, 1994.

CHAPTER 719
(Senate Bill 404)

AN ACT concerning

Real Estate Licensees - Agency Relationships - Disclosure

FOR the purpose of altering certain grounds for discipline of licensed real estate
salespersons, associate real estate brokers, and real estate brokers in this State;
altering certain definitions and certain terms; defining certain terms; requiring

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