Maryland Code, ELECTION LAW 13-333
Terms Used In Maryland Code, ELECTION LAW 13-333
(1) be deemed to be elected to a public or party office in this State;
(2) take the oath or otherwise assume the duties of the office; or
(3) receive any salary or compensation for the office.
(b) An official of the State or any of its political subdivisions may not issue a commission or administer an oath of office to an individual until that official receives certification from the State Board that:
(1) all campaign finance reports due under § 13-304 of this subtitle from, or on behalf of, that individual have been filed; and
(2) the individual has no unpaid civil penalties under § 13-604.1 of this title.