Sec. 33.15.02.05. Notice to Voters

A. Notice Required.

(1) The local board shall notify all voters who are affected by the change.

(2) If a local board combines polling places for a special election, the local board shall provide notice of the polling place changes by mailing a specimen ballot as described in Election Law Article, §8-102, Annotated Code of Maryland to each voter who is affected by the change.

B. How and When - General. Except as provided in §§C and D of this regulation, the local board shall mail this notice to the affected voters no later than 30 days after the change.

C. How and When-Emergencies.

(1) If an emergency prevents compliance with §B of this regulation, the local board shall:

(a) Take whatever steps it considers reasonable to notify affected voters of the change; and

(b) Inform the State Administrator of the change and the steps being taken to notify voters.

(2) These steps under §C(1) of this regulation may include:

(a) Television, radio, and newspaper announcements and advertisements; and

(b) Postings on the Internet.

D. How and When - Redistricting and Reapportionment. For changes due to redistricting or reapportionment, the local board shall mail this notice to the affected voters according to the schedule established by the State Administrator.