{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-general-provisions-5-848","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, General Provisions § 5–848","heading":"","body":"(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.\n(b) “Candidate” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Election Law Article, but only as it applies to a candidate seeking election as a local official.\n(c) “Contribution” has the meaning stated in § 1–101 of the Election Law Article.\n(d) “Lobbyist” means a person required to register under § 2–295 of the Prince George’s County Code or § 19A–21 of the Montgomery County Code.\n(e) “Local official” means:\n(1) a member of the County Council of Prince George’s County or the County Executive of Prince George’s County; or\n(2) a member of the County Council of Montgomery County or the County Executive of Montgomery County.\n(f) “Political committee” has the meanings stated in § 1–101 of the Election Law Article.","path":["Article - General Provisions"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=ggp\u0026section=5-848","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:58:37Z","sha256":"ae4c000a372a37da62dd3269becd4244ce5cc8dc68f59be6b997871ea0e18125","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-general-provisions-5-845","next":"us-md/md.-code-general-provisions-5-849"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}