Maryland Regulations § 33.16.06.02 Voter Intent
Regulation Text
A.
This regulation applies whenever a ballot is not marked specifically in accordance with the instructions provided to the voter. For example, where the instructions call for:
(1)
Marking a choice with an "x" in a box, and the voter uses a checkmark; or
(2)
Filling in a circle, but the voter marks the choice with an asterisk.
B.
In the situations described in §A of this regulation, the local board shall:
(1)
Follow the standards established in COMAR 33.08.02; and
(2)
Appropriately mark or duplicate the ballot for tabulating acceptability.
History
Regulations .02 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 3, 2002 (29:18 Md. R. 1441); adopted permanently effective October 14, 2002 (29:20 Md. R. 1596)
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