§ 9-503. Voting centers for those wishing to cast ballot in person
West's Annotated Code of MarylandElection LawEffective: April 11, 2017
Effective: April 11, 2017
MD Code, Election Law, § 9-503
§ 9-503. Voting centers for those wishing to cast ballot in person
(a) Each local board shall establish at least one voting center for the use of any eligible voter who chooses to cast a ballot in person in a special election in accordance with this section.
(b)(1) A voting center shall be located at a local board office or another location within the constituency where the special election is being held.
(c) A voting center established under this section shall:
(4)(i) unless otherwise specified in the proclamation issued by the Governor that directs that the special election be conducted by mail, and except as provided in item (ii) of this item, be open for voting each day beginning 6 days before the day of a special election through the day of a special election during the hours between:
(d) If necessary to expedite the conduct of a special election and subject to the approval of the State Board, a local board may establish a voting center under this section during a period when a change in polling places is prohibited under § 2-303 of this article.
(e) The process for applying in person for an absentee ballot at the office of a local board under § 9-305 of this title does not apply to a special election conducted by mail.
Credits
Added by Acts 2012, c. 677, § 1, eff. June 1, 2012. Amended by Acts 2012, c. 66, § 6, eff. April 10, 2012; Acts 2013, c. 197, § 1, eff. June 1, 2013; Acts 2013, c. 198, § 1, eff. June 1, 2013; Acts 2017, c. 62, § 1, eff. April 11, 2017.
MD Code, Election Law, § 9-503, MD ELEC LAW § 9-503
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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