Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 33. State Board of Elections |
Subtitle 15. PRECINCTS, POLLING PLACES, AND FACILITIES |
Chapter 33.15.03. Polling Places |
Sec. 33.15.03.02. New or Changed Polling Place
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A. Notice Required. Whenever a local board changes the location of a polling place, the local board shall notify all voters who are affected by the change.
B. How and When-General. Except as provided in §C of this regulation, the local board shall mail this notice to the affected voters before the next election.
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) The notice required by this section:
(a) Shall include a prominent notice posted at the former polling place; and
(b) May include:
(i) Television, radio, and newspaper announcements and advertisements; and
(ii) Postings on the Internet.