Section 9-308.1 – Online Ballot Marking Tool
(a) In this section: (1) “online ballot marking tool” includes a system that allows a voter to: (i) access a blank ballot through the Internet; (ii) electronically mark the ballot with the voter’s selections; and (iii) print a paper copy of the marked ballot for mailing to a local board; and (2) “online ballot marking tool” does not include a system […]
Section 9-503 – Voting Centers
(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 […]
Section 9-309 – Instructions
An absentee ballot shall be accompanied by instructions, prescribed by the State Board, for marking and returning the ballot.
Section 9-504 – Return of Vote-by-Mail Ballot
(a) A voter may return a vote–by–mail ballot to a local board: (1) by mail; (2) in person during regular office hours; or (3) through a duly authorized agent in accordance with subsection (b) of this section. (b) (1) A voter may designate a duly authorized agent in accordance with § 9–307 of this title to return a vote–by–mail ballot to […]
Section 9-310 – Envelope, Oath, and Instructions
(a) (1) This subsection applies only to an absentee ballot that is sent by mail. (2) (i) An absentee ballot shall be enclosed in specially printed envelopes, the form and content of which shall be prescribed by the State Board. (ii) The outgoing envelope shall include a statement, prominently placed, requesting that the recipient return the absentee ballot to the […]
Section 9-311 – Additional Compensation and Expenses
(a) (1) The members of a local board shall each be entitled to extra compensation, in addition to their regular compensation, for duties actually performed under this subtitle. (2) Except as provided in paragraph (3) of this subsection, the amount of the extra compensation shall be $10 per day, or a greater amount set by the governing body […]
Section 9-311.1 – Permanent Absentee Ballot Status — Submission by Voter — Selection by Voter — Sending Absentee Ballots — Removal From List — Notification of Changes
(a) All voters are eligible for permanent absentee ballot status. (b) To request permanent absentee ballot status a voter shall complete and submit: (1) the State Board–approved absentee ballot application and indicate on the form that the voter wishes to have permanent absentee ballot status; (2) a written request that includes the voter’s name, residence address, and signature; or […]
Section 9-312 – Penalty for Offenses Relating to Absentee Voting
Any person who is convicted of a violation of any of the provisions of this subtitle is subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not more than 2 years or both.
Section 9-401 – In General
(a) This subtitle applies to every election governed by this article. (b) The State Board shall prescribe all forms required to comply with: (1) this subtitle; and (2) any requirements of relevant federal law. (c) The budget of the State Board for each fiscal year shall include funding necessary to support any additional personnel costs associated with the implementation of […]
Section 9-402 – Documentation by Local Boards
Each local board shall maintain a full record of provisional ballot voting in the county, including, for each voter who votes using a provisional ballot: (1) the action taken with regard to the registration; (2) the appropriate ballot style; and (3) any other information specified by the State Board.