| WHAT IS MHBA’S PAC?
It is a Political Action Committee formed by the Maryland
Horse Breeders Association. The PAC solicits voluntary contributions
from individuals or corporations to assist selected candidates for
public office in the state of Maryland who are interested in the
problems of our industry and are willing to help us solve those
problems.
WHY DO WE NEED PAC?
The largest market for horses bred in Maryland is horse racing,
an industry that is closely regulated by state government. In addition,
while not well understood, horse breeding is an especially important
segment of Maryland agriculture. The economic well-being of racing
and breeding is very much a function of the political process. It
is essential to the health of our industry that we educate our elected
officials and support those who work with us on issues vital to our
interests.
HOW DOES PAC WORK?
The PAC receives voluntary contributions through its treasurer which
are then disbursed to the candidates as selected by a committee
headed by the chairperson of the MHBA Legislative Committee. All
PAC money is, by law, distributed to candidates. Any administrative
expense will be paid by the MHBA. Generally, the PAC may transfer
no more than $6,000 to another Campaign account during the four
year cycle; however, there is no limit to the total aggregate amount
it may contribute during the cycle. Complete campaign fund reports
must be filed with the State Board of Elections and are a matter
of public record.
WHAT ARE THE LAWS GOVERNING CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS?
No corporation or individual may contribute more than $4,000 to
a single campaign account, or more than $10,000 to all campaign
accounts during the four year cycle. Any contribution to the PAC
must be included in your $10,000 total for the four year cycle.
WHAT IS THE TAX STATUS OF MY CONTRIBUTION?
Political contributions are not deductible business or personal
expenses.
HOW DO I PARTICIPATE?
Click here ( participation
form ) to open the form - just print it,
fill it out and send it with your check TODAY!
OR
Fill out the on-line form below and submit online with Visa or MasterCard
payment.
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BREEDERS & HORSEMEN’S PAC
The MHBA and the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association,
who often share common legislative goals and interests, have established
a joint political action committee.
Contributions may be made to that PAC either through its fundraising
activities or by donation to:
Thoroughbred Breeders and Horsemen’s
Political Action Committee
P.O. Box 427
Timonium, MD 21094
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