Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 33. State Board of Elections |
Subtitle 10. VOTING SYSTEMS—SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES |
Chapter 33.10.01. EVS Voting Solution |
Sec. 33.10.01.22. Precinct Tabulator — Attendance
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A. Placement of Precinct Tabulator. The precinct tabulator shall be placed so that the process of depositing ballots can be conveniently observed by the:
(1) Voter offering a ballot;
(2) Election judges; and
(3) Challengers and watchers.
B. Constant Attendance Required. From the time the polls are opened until the ballots are returned to the counting center, the precinct tabulator shall be attended by at least one election judge.
C. Election Judges Duties. From the time the polls are opened until voting ends, the election judges attending the precinct tabulator shall make certain that:
(1) Only valid voted ballots are deposited in the precinct tabulator;
(2) Nothing is removed from the precinct tabulator without authorization by a chief judge; and
(3) The secrecy of each voters ballot is preserved.