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§ 16-903. Persons equipped or attired as officials or government agents

West's Annotated Code of MarylandElection Law

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Election Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 16. Offenses and Penalties
Subtitle 9. Other Offenses (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Election Law, § 16-903
§ 16-903. Persons equipped or attired as officials or government agents
Currentness
In general
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not attire or equip an individual, or permit an individual to be attired or equipped, in a manner which creates the appearance that the individual is performing an official or governmental function in connection with an election, including:
(1) wearing a public or private law enforcement or security guard uniform;
(2) using an armband; or
(3) except as required by law or by regulation adopted by the State Board in connection with ballot security activities, carrying or displaying a gun or badge within 100 feet of a polling site on election day.
Law enforcement officers or security guards
(b)(1) A law enforcement officer or security guard who is on duty or traveling to or from duty may vote while wearing a uniform.
(2) A law enforcement officer who is performing an official governmental function may wear a uniform at a polling site.
Fines and penalties
(c) A person who violates this section is subject to the civil penalty specified under § 16-1002 of this title.

Credits

Added by Acts 2006, c. 4, § 1, eff. Feb. 16, 2006.
MD Code, Election Law, § 16-903, MD ELEC LAW § 16-903
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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