§ 9-207. Ballots -- Certification; display; printing

MD Elec Law Code § 9-207 (2019) (N/A)
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(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 18 days before the election; and

(4)    for a special general election, not later than a date specified in the Governor’s proclamation.

(b)    The Court of Appeals, 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.