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§ 9-215. Printing requirements

West's Annotated Code of MarylandElection LawEffective: October 1, 2015

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Election Law (Refs & Annos)
Title 9. Voting (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Ballots (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2015
MD Code, Election Law, § 9-215
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 33, § 9-215
§ 9-215. Printing requirements
Currentness
In general
(a) Each ballot shall be printed:
(1) in plain, clear type in black ink; and
(2) on material of the size and arrangement that is required to fit the needs of the voting system.
Number of ballots to be printed
(b) Each local board shall arrange to have printed a supply of ballots that is at least the number that is the product of:
(1) the percentage of voters in the county who voted in the election that was 4 years prior, plus 10%; multiplied by
(2) the current number of registered voters in the county.
Regulations adopted by State Board
(c) The regulations adopted by the State Board for the use of each voting system shall provide standards for the printing of ballots, which assure that:
(1) the ballots will be printed and received in a timely fashion;
(2) the ballots will be suitable for use in the election;
(3) the ballots are clear and legible; and
(4) the printing and paper stock employed are durable.

Credits

Added as Art. 33, § 9-215, by Acts 1998, c. 585, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1999. Transferred to Election Law § 9-215 by Acts 2002, c. 291, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2002, c. 291, § 4, eff. Jan. 1, 2003; Acts 2015, c. 332, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2015.
Formerly Art. 33, § 9-215.
MD Code, Election Law, § 9-215, MD ELEC LAW § 9-215
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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