CLC Comment on Maryland Proposed Rule on Online Ad Disclosure

Campaign Legal Center submitted public comments to the Maryland State Board of Elections regarding proposed revisions to COMAR 33.13.21 Online Platforms, updating regulations relating to digital political ad transparency and reporting by online platforms. CLC’s comments highlight the importance of digital political ad transparency and the unique threats digital political ads pose in our democracy, discuss the constitutional underpinnings of transparency, and suggest minor revisions.