Md. Code Regs. 33.07.10.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 33.07.10.01 - Ballot Box Return and Inspection

A. Numbered Seals Required. Any seal used by a local board shall be numbered.

B. Reception Team to Receive. The sealed or locked ballot boxes from the polling places shall be received by a reception team.

C. Marking. Each ballot box shall be marked as having been inspected before it is delivered to a ballot reception team.

D. Inspection and Certification.

(1) The reception team shall:

(a) Inspect each ballot box and its seal or lock; and

(b) Prepare and sign a certification of the box's condition.

(2) The certification for each box shall include:

(a) The precinct number;

(b) The seal number, if a seal is used;

(c) The condition of seal or lock; and

(d) Any defects observed.

Md. Code Regs. 33.07.10.01

Regulation .01 adopted effective 43:4 Md. R. 334, eff.2/29/2016