The Corporation may not: (1) participate in litigation, unless: (i) the Corporation or a grantee is a party; or (ii) a grantee is representing an eligible client in litigation in which the interpretation of this title or a guideline established by the Corporation under this title is an issue; (2) interfere with a lawyer's professional responsibilities to clients under the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct; (3) compete directly or indirectly with any grantee; (4) contribute or make available the Corporation's funds or services to a political party or association or the campaign of a candidate for public or party office; (5) except as provided in §§ 501(h) and 4911 of the Internal Revenue Code: (i) carry on propaganda or otherwise attempt to influence legislation; and (ii) participate or intervene in a political campaign on behalf of a candidate for public office, including publishing or distributing statements; (6) notwithstanding any other provision of this title, conduct or carry on activities not authorized for an organization: (i) qualified under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; or (ii) to which contributions are deductible under § 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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