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Maryland Statutes § 9-207 Ballots - Certification; display; printing

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Statute Text

(a) The State Board shall certify and publicly display the content and arrangement of each ballot:
(1) for a primary election, at least 64 days before the election;
(2) for a general election, at least 64 days before the election;
(3) for a special primary election, at least 55 days before the election; and
(4) for a special general election, not later than a date specified in the Governor's proclamation.
(b) The Supreme Court of Maryland, on petition of the State Board, may establish a later date in extraordinary circumstances.
(c) The State Board shall publicly display the content and arrangement of each certified ballot on its website.
(d) Except pursuant to a court order under § 9-209 of this subtitle, or as provided in § 9-208 of this subtitle, the content and arrangement of the ballot may not be modified after the second day of the public display.
(e) Unless a delay is required by court order, the State Board may begin to print the ballots after certification and 3 days of public display and correct any noted errors.

History

Amended by 2020 Md. Laws, Ch. 10 , Sec. 1 , eff. 2/3/2020 .

Amended by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 770 , Sec. 1 , eff. 6/1/2019 .

Amended by 2015 Md. Laws, Ch. 332 , Sec. 1 , eff. 10/1/2015 .

Amended by 2013 Md. Laws, Ch. 419 , Sec. 3 , eff. 10/1/2013 .

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