Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 4 - Election and Certification of Exclusive Representative
Section 3-402 - Petitions for Election of Exclusive Representative

(a)    A petition for the election of an exclusive representative of a bargaining unit may be filed with the Board by:
        (1)    an employee organization seeking certification as an exclusive representative; or
        (2)    an employee, a group of employees, or an employee organization seeking a new election to determine an exclusive representative.
    (b)    A petition shall:
        (1)    contain the information the Board requires; and
        (2)    be accompanied by a showing of interest supported by 30% of the employees in the appropriate unit indicating their desire to be exclusively represented by the petitioner for the purpose of collective bargaining.

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