§ 13-333
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§13–333.
(a)An individual who, within the meaning of § 13–327 of this subtitle, has failed to file a campaign finance report that is due from, or on behalf of, that individual, or who has an unpaid civil penalty under § 13–604.1 of this title, may not, until the individual corrects the failure to file or pay the penalty:
(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.