(a) A gubernatorial ticket may withdraw from participation as a publicly funded candidate at any time before a public contribution is received by the gubernatorial ticket’s campaign finance entity.
(b) If a public contribution has been received by an eligible gubernatorial ticket’s campaign finance entity, the eligible candidate may withdraw from participating if the gubernatorial ticket:
(1) files a statement of withdrawal on a form prescribed by the State Board; and
(2) repays to the Fund the full amount of any public contribution received, with interest established in regulation by the State Board.
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