(a) An entity that is required to file a report, statement, or record under this title shall obtain each account, bill, receipt, book, paper, or other document necessary to complete and substantiate the report or statement.
(b) The entity shall retain the document for 3 years after:
(1) the date the report, statement, or record was filed; or
(2) if the report, statement, or record was not filed, the date the report, statement, or record was required to be filed.
(c) On request of the Ethics Commission, and after reasonable notice, the documents shall be available for inspection by the Ethics Commission.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 5 - Maryland Public Ethics Law
Subtitle 4 - Procedures for Complaint of Violation of Title
Section 5-401 - Complaints -- Filing; Requirements
Section 5-402 - Complaints -- Referral
Section 5-403 - Complaints -- Retention by Ethics Commission
Section 5-404 - Complaints -- Hearing
Section 5-405 - Complaints -- Disposition
Section 5-406 - Judicial Review
Section 5-407 - Confidentiality
Section 5-408 - Referral to Prosecuting Authority
Section 5-409 - Retention of Documents by Entities Subject to Title