Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 2 - Collective Bargaining
Section 18-217 - Expression of Personal View, Argument, Opinion, or Statement

(a)    This section applies to the expression of any personal view, argument, or opinion or the making of any personal statement that:
        (1)    (i)    publicizes the fact of a representational election and encourages employees to exercise their right to vote in the election;
            (ii)    corrects the record with respect to any false or misleading statement made by any person; or
            (iii)    informs employees of the Commission’s policy relating to labor–management relations and representation;
        (2)    does not contain a threat of reprisal, force, or promise of benefit; and
        (3)    is not made under coercive conditions.
    (b)    The expression of any personal view, argument, opinion, or statement described in subsection (a) of this section does not constitute:
        (1)    an unfair labor practice under the provisions of this subtitle; or
        (2)    grounds for setting aside any election conducted under this subtitle.

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