(a) Expressing or disseminating any views, argument, or opinion, orally, in writing, or otherwise:
(1) is not a prohibited practice or evidence of a prohibited practice under this Article; and
(2) is not grounds to invalidate any election conducted under this Article; unless the expression or dissemination contains 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 those associations or particularly apply to those associations or their members. (1996 L.M.C., ch. 21, § 1.)
Editor’s note--Sections 33-147, 33-153, 33-154, 33-155 & 33-157 are cited, and Sections 33-153(k), 33-153(l) and 33-154(a)(8) are quoted, in Montgomery County Career Firefighters Association v. Montgomery County, 210 Md. App. 200, 62 A.3d 287 (2013).