Sec. 33.17.06.07. Identification Requirements

A. Scope. This regulation applies only to an individual who:

(1) Registered to vote in Maryland after January 1, 2003;

(2) Submitted the voter registration application by mail or is required to provide personal identification information to complete a verification inquiry under COMAR 33.05.04.04;

(3) Is voting in Maryland for the first time after January 1, 2004; and

(4) Is voting in person at an early voting center.

B. Definitions. In this regulation, the following terms have the meanings indicated:

(1) "MVA" means the Motor Vehicle Administration.

(2) "VRA" means voter registration application.

C. Identification Required. Except as provided in §D of this regulation, an individual covered by this regulation shall present personal identification information on the request of an election judge.

D. Requirement Satisfied. Personal identification information is not required at the time of voting if:

(1) The State Board has matched with an existing State identification record the individual's name, date of birth, and the MVA identification number or at least the last four digits of the Social Security number provided by the individual on or with the VRA; or

(2) The individual has previously submitted to the local board a copy of personal identification information.

E. Issuance of Provisional Ballot. If an individual covered by this regulation does not present the required personal identification information, an election judge shall offer the individual a provisional ballot application and, upon completing the application, the individual shall be issued a provisional ballot under COMAR 33.16.