Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 33. State Board of Elections |
Subtitle 16. PROVISIONAL VOTING |
Chapter 33.16.06. Canvass of Ballots—Rejecting Ballots |
Sec. 33.16.06.03. Ballot Rejection — Basic Grounds
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A. The local board shall reject a provisional ballot if:
(1) The local board determines that the ballot was intentionally marked with an identifying mark that is clearly evident and placed on the ballot for the purpose of identifying the ballot; or
(2) The ballot envelope was unsealed and there is some indication that the integrity of the electoral process has been compromised.
B. The local board may not reject a provisional ballot solely because the voter included personal identification information in the envelope with the ballot.