Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 33. State Board of Elections |
Subtitle 07. ELECTION DAY ACTIVITIES |
Chapter 33.07.07. Challengers or Watchers |
Sec. 33.07.07.03. Prohibited Acts of Challengers or Watchers
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A. Prohibited Acts.A challenger or watcher may not:
(1) Perform or attempt to perform the activities defined in Election Law Article, §10-311(d), Annotated Code of Maryland;
(2) Bring into a polling place any device listed in COMAR 33.07.04.02 or political materials, newspapers, or news magazines;
(3) Wear clothing or accessories with a political message;
(4) Act or attempt to act as an advocate for one or more voters;
(5) Exercise or attempt to exercise political influence while in a polling place;
(6) Communicate or attempt to communicate with a voter while inside a polling place or within the electioneering boundary defined in Election Law Article, §16-206(b), Annotated Code of Maryland; or
(7) Challenge or attempt to challenge an act of an election judge.
B. Removal.A challenger or watcher may be removed by an election judge if the challenger or watcher is interfering with the work of the election judges.