Maryland Regulations § 33.06.05.03 Verification-Optional Random Sampling
Regulation Text
A.
Scope of Regulation. This regulation applies to optional, random sample verification, as authorized by Election Law Article, §
6-207
(c)
, Annotated Code of Maryland.
B.
Development of Sampling Method. The State Administrator shall develop, for review and adoption by the State Board, a uniform statistical sampling method that ensures that:
(1)
The number of signatures randomly selected for verification equals or exceeds the greater of:
(a)
500 names; or
(b)
5 percent of the total number of names on the petition; and
(2)
Every name on the petition is given an equal opportunity to be included in the sampling.
C.
Use of Sampling Method. Random sampling may be used to verify the names on a petition only:
(1)
With the approval of the State Board; and
(2)
In accordance with the sampling method adopted by the State Board.
History
Regulations .03 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2000 (27:6 Md. R. 636); adopted permanently effective July 10, 2000 (27:13 Md. R. 1212)
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