(a) For principal political party candidates, the qualifying period is from the first day of the election cycle for a gubernatorial election until the first Monday in May, inclusive, of the election year.
(b) For all other participating candidates, the qualifying period to qualify for only the general election is from the first day of the election cycle for a gubernatorial election until the first Monday in August, inclusive, of the election year.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 15 - Public Financing Act
Section 15-103 - Fair Campaign Financing Fund
Section 15-105 - Qualifying Period for Gubernatorial Candidates to Collect Required Contributions
Section 15-106 - Eligible Gubernatorial Ticket -- Prohibited Campaign Finance Activities
Section 15-107 - Public Contributions -- Distributions
Section 15-109 - Public Contributions -- Use
Section 15-110 - Balance in Fund