Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 33. State Board of Elections |
Subtitle 11. ABSENTEE BALLOTS |
Chapter 33.11.06. Post-Election Procedures |
Sec. 33.11.06.01. Storage of Materials
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A. Document Retention. A local board shall retain for 22 months after an election:
(1) Absentee ballot applications;
(2) Voted absentee ballots;
(3) Return envelopes; and
(4) Certificates of assistance.
B. Disposal of Unvoted Ballots.
(1) A local board may dispose of any unvoted absentee ballots at least 30 days after State certification of an election or the conclusion of a recount, whichever is later.
(2) A local board is not required to shred unvoted absentee ballots.