§ 9-506. Canvass of votes.

MD Elec Law Code § 9-506 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a local board may commence the canvass of vote–by–mail ballots at 2 p.m. on the day of a special election.

(b)    The State Board may adopt regulations authorizing a local board to commence the canvass of vote–by–mail ballots before the time specified in subsection (a) of this section.

(c)    The State Board shall adopt regulations that provide for:

(1)    public observation of the canvass of vote–by–mail ballots in accordance with § 11–301(a–1) of this article; and

(2)    procedures for maintaining the secrecy of the election results until after 12 a.m. on the day after a special election.