Section 14-101 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 14-101. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection formerly was Art. 33, § 14-101(a). 
 

The only changes are in style. 

(b)  Applicable contribution.- "Applicable contribution" means a contribution to a candidate, or a series of such contributions, in a cumulative amount in excess of $500. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 33, § 14-101(e)(1). 
 

The defined term "[a]pplicable contribution" is substituted for the former defined term "contribution" for clarity and accuracy in order to distinguish an "applicable contribution" from a regular "contribution". See § 1-101 of this article. 
 

The phrase "a contribution to a candidate, or a series of such contributions, in a cumulative amount" is added for clarity and consistency with the other provisions of this title. 
 

The former reference to a "gift, donation, or payment of money" is deleted in light of the use of the defined term "contribution". See § 1-101 of this article and subsection (f) of this section. 
  Defined Terms.


 
"Contribution"                                                       § 1-101

(c)  Business entity.- "Business entity" includes a firm, corporation, trust, unincorporated association, or other organization, whether or not conducted for profit. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection formerly was Art. 33, § 14-101(c). 
 

No changes are made. 

(d)  Candidate.- "Candidate" includes an incumbent office holder. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 33, § 14-101(d), as it defined "candidate" to include an incumbent office holder. 
 

The balance of former Art. 33, § 14-101(d) is revised in § 14-103 of this title. 
  Defined Terms.


 
"Candidate"                                                          § 1-101

(e)  Contract.- "Contract" includes a sale, purchase, lease, or other agreement. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language added for clarity and brevity in order to avoid the repetitive use of the phrase "sale[s], purchase[s], lease[s], or contract[s]". 

(f)  Contribution.-  

(1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, "contribution" has the meaning stated in § 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. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 33, § 14-101(e), except as it set a threshold of $500. 
 

The former statement that a contribution includes the "purchase of a ticket or tickets" is deleted in light of the definition of a "contribution" in § 1-101 of this article. Similarly, the former reference to "payment for admission to a dinner, barbecue, fish fry, or other like event" is deleted. 
 

The balance of former Art. 33, § 14-101(e) is revised in § 14-101(b) of this title. 
  Defined Terms.


 
"Contribution"                                                       § 1-101

(g)  Doing public business.-  

(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. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 33, § 14-101(b)(2) and the first and third sentences of (1). 
 

The word "public" is added to the definition of "business" for clarity and for consistency with the description of this title. 
 

In paragraph (1) of this subsection, the defined term "contract[s]" is substituted for the former reference to "sales, purchases, leases, or contracts" for brevity. 
 

Also in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the word "more" is substituted for the former phrase "combination of" for clarity. 
 

Also in paragraph (1) of this subsection, the reference to contracts entered into "during any 12-month period" is substituted for the former reference to contracts entered into "during the twelve months immediately preceding the end of the reporting period for which the statement required under this title is filed" for clarity and consistency with the operative provisions of this title. See, e.g., § 14-104 of this title. 
  Defined Terms.


 
"Contract"                                                          § 14-101


"Governmental entity"                                                § 14-101

(h)  Governmental entity.- "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. 
   
Revisor's Note.

This subsection is new language derived without substantive change from former Art. 33, § 14-101(g). 
 

In items (1) and (2) of this subsection, the references to an "other political subdivision of the State" are added for clarity and to conform to the other provisions of this title. 
 

In item (2) of this subsection, the reference to a "unit" is substituted for the former reference to "agencies" for clarity. See General Revisor's Note to this article. 
  Defined Terms.


 
"County"                                                             § 1-101

(i)  "Make a contribution".- "Make a contribution" includes to cause a contribution to be made. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 33, § 14-101(a), (b)(1), (2), (c), (d), (e)(1)-(3), (g); 2002, ch. 291, § 4; ch. 303, § 2.]