Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 33. State Board of Elections |
Subtitle 11. ABSENTEE BALLOTS |
Chapter 33.11.04. Canvass of Ballots—Procedures |
Sec. 33.11.04.09. Grouping Ballots Processed by Board
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A. In General. After all the absentee ballots have been opened and processed by the board, they shall be placed in the following groups:
(1) Ballots found to be acceptable for tabulation;
(2) Ballots accepted by the board but objected to by a contesting party; and
(3) Ballots rejected by the board.
B. Treatment of Groups.
(1) Ballots grouped under §A(1) of this regulation shall be tabulated separately from ballots grouped under §A(2) of this regulation.
(2) However, only the combined total of those two ballot groups may be:
(a) Reported as the "Unofficial Absentee Count"; or
(b) Added to the "Unofficial Returns".