PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor

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(2)     a corporation;

(3)     a general partnership;

(4)     a limited partnership;

(5)     a limited liability company; or

(6)     a joint venture.

(e)     "Candidate" means a candidate for election as Howard County Executive or
to the Howard County Council who becomes an elected official.

(f)     "Contribution" means any payment or transfer of money or property or the
incurring of any liability or promise of anything of value to the treasurer of a candidate,
a political committee, or a slate.

(g) "Elected official" means an individual who serves as Howard County
Executive or as a member of the Howard County Council.

(h) (1) "ENGAGING IN BUSINESS" MEANS ENTERING INTO ANY:

(I)      SALE, PURCHASE. LEASE, OR OTHER TRANSACTION
INVOLVING GOODS, SERVICES, OR REAL PROPERTY; OR

(II)     CONTRACT, AWARD, LOAN, EXTENSION OF CREDIT, OR ANY
OTHER FINANCIAL TRANSACTION.

(2) "ENGAGING IN BUSINESS" DOES NOT INCLUDE THE SALE OF GOODS
TO AN INDIVIDUAL FOR THE USE OR CONSUMPTION OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR
OTHERS FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY, OR HOUSEHOLD PURPOSES, AS DISTINGUISHED
FROM INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, OR AGRICULTURAL PURPOSES.

(I) "Family member" means the spouse or child of either an applicant or a party
of record who has made a contribution with the knowledge and consent of the applicant
or party of record.

[(i)] (J) "Party of record" means an individual or business entity that participates
in a map amendment proceeding by the County Council or the zoning board, or who
participates in the adoption and approval of a comprehensive zoning plan by appearing at
a public hearing, filing a statement in an official record, or engaging in other similar.
communication to an elected official where the intent is to oppose a change in
classification or an increase in density of the land of an applicant.

[(j)] (K) "Political committee" means a committee, continuing or noncontinuing,
specifically created to promote the candidacy of a person running for elective office.

[(k)](L) "Slate" means a group, combination, or organization of candidates
created under the provisions of Article 33 of the Code.

[(l)) (M) (1) "Treasurer" has the meaning provided in Article 33, § 1-1 of the
Code.

(2) "Treasurer" includes a subtreasurer.

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