Current as of: 2010
(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.(b) "Applicable contribution" means a contribution to a candidate, or a series of such contributions, in a cumulative amount in excess of $500. (c) "Business entity" includes a firm, corporation, trust, unincorporated association, or other organization, whether or not conducted for profit. (d) "Candidate" includes an incumbent office holder. (e) "Contract" includes a sale, purchase, lease, or other agreement. (f) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, "contribution" has the meaning stated in ยง 1-101 of this article. (2) "Contribution" does not include: (i) a bona fide gift by a spouse or relative within the third degree of consanguinity; or (ii) an honorary membership in a social, service, or fraternal organization presented as a courtesy by the organization. (g) (1) "Doing public business" means making, during any 12-month period, one or more contracts with one or more governmental entities involving cumulative consideration of at least $100,000. (2) "Doing public business" does not include receiving a salary from a governmental entity. (h) "Governmental entity" means: (1) the State, a county, a municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State; and (2) a unit of the State, a county, a municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State. (i) "Make a contribution" includes to cause a contribution to be made. Prev | Next________________________________________________________________________
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