Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 33. State Board of Elections |
Subtitle 09. VOTING SYSTEMS—CERTIFICATION AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
Chapter 33.09.01. Definitions; General Provisions |
Sec. 33.09.01.03. Overview of Required Process
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Prior to using the voting system selected and certified for voting in polling places and the voting system selected and certified for absentee voting:
A. The model or version of the voting system, including all parts and components, shall have successfully completed:
(1) Qualification testing by an independent testing laboratory, as required by Election Law Article, §9-102(d)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland;
(2) Certification evaluation and testing by the State Board, as specified in COMAR 33.09.03 and 33.09.04; and
(3) Acceptance testing by the State Board, as specified in COMAR 33.09.05;
B. The State Board shall have adopted regulations for the use of that model or version, as specified in COMAR 33.09.04;
C. The State Board and local boards shall have adopted an implementation plan, as specified in COMAR 33.09.06; and
D. All other requirements of Election Law Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, and this subtitle shall have been met.