{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-land-use-16-219","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Land Use § 16–219","heading":"","body":"(a) This section applies to the expression of any personal view, argument, or opinion or the making of any personal statement that:\n(1) (i) publicizes the fact of a representational election and encourages employees to exercise their right to vote in the election;\n(ii) corrects the record with respect to any false or misleading statement made by any person; or\n(iii) informs employees of the Commission’s policy relating to labor–management relations and representation;\n(2) does not contain a threat of reprisal or force, or a promise of benefit; and\n(3) was not coerced.\n(b) The expression of any personal view, argument, opinion, or statement described in subsection (a) of this section does not constitute:\n(1) an unfair labor practice under this subtitle; or\n(2) grounds for setting aside any election conducted under this subtitle.","path":["Article - Land Use"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=glu\u0026section=16-219","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:59:47Z","sha256":"577c52c05c5c1519167a19836ea702d9a3ba2f75cc07f9be49e95e5e02e6785d","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-land-use-16-218","next":"us-md/md.-code-land-use-16-301"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}