(a) The expression or dissemination of any views, argument, or opinion, whether orally, in writing, or otherwise, does not constitute and is not evidence of a prohibited practice under any of the provisions of this article, nor is it grounds for invalidating any election conducted under this article if the expression or dissemination does not contain a threat of reprisal or promise of benefit.
(b) Recognizing an employee organization does not preclude the county from dealing with religious, social, fraternal, professional, or other lawful associations with respect to matters or policies that involve individual members of the associations or are of particular applicability to it or its members. (1986 L.M.C., ch. 70, § 3.)
Editor’s note—Sections 33-75 through 33-85 and Sections 33-101 through 33-112 are cited, and Section 33-80 is quoted, in Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35 v. Montgomery County, 436 Md. 1, 80 A.3d 686 (2013).
Section 33-108 is cited and quoted, and Sections 33-109 and 33-110 are cited in Municipal and County Government Employees Organization v. Montgomery County Executive, 210 Md. App. 163, 62 A.3d 265 (2013).