Section 3-501 – Removal of Voters From Registry

    An election director may remove a voter from the statewide voter registration list only:         (1)    at the request of the voter, provided the request is:             (i)    signed by the voter;             (ii)    authenticated by the election director; and             (iii)    in a format acceptable to the State Board or on a cancellation notice provided by the voter on a voter registration […]

Section 3-502 – Change of Address Information; Procedures

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.         (2)    “Confirmation notice” means a notice, approved by the State Board, that is sent by forwardable mail with a return card.         (3)    “Return card” means a postage prepaid and preaddressed card on which the voter may report the voter’s current address.     (b)    Upon receiving any information that a […]

Section 3-503 – Inactive List

    (a)    If a voter fails to respond to a confirmation notice under § 3–502(c) of this subtitle, the voter’s name shall be placed into inactive status on the statewide voter registration list.     (b)    A voter shall be restored to active status on the statewide voter registration list after completing and signing any of the following election documents: […]

Section 3-504 – Information From Other Agencies; Death Verification and Removal From Statewide Voter Registration List

    (a)    (1)    (i)    Information from the agencies specified in this paragraph shall be reported to the State Administrator in a format and at times prescribed by the State Board.             (ii)    The Maryland Department of Health shall report the names and residence addresses (if known) of all individuals at least 16 years of age reported deceased within the State since […]

Section 3-505 – Retention of Voter Registration Records

    (a)    The State Board shall adopt regulations for the retention and storage of and reasonable access to original voter registration applications and other voter registration records the State Board considers appropriate.     (b)    (1)    Voter registration records stored and retained in a local board office shall be open to public inspection.         (2)    For the purpose of public inspection, original voter […]

Section 3-506 – Copies of List

    (a)    (1)    A copy of a list of registered voters shall be provided to a Maryland registered voter on receipt of:             (i)    a written application; and             (ii)    a statement, signed under oath, that the list is not intended to be used for:                 1.    commercial solicitation; or                 2.    any other purpose not related to the electoral process.         (2)    In consultation with the local […]