Md. Code Regs. 33.21.04.05

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

Section 33.21.04.05 - Security Plan for Voting Center

A. Security Plan Required. For the proposed voting center, an election director shall submit to the State Administrator a security plan for approval.

B. Contents of Plan.

(1) The security plan shall describe in detail how a local board will keep voting equipment, electronic pollbooks, ballots, and other election equipment and supplies secure during voting and nonvoting hours.

(2) The plan shall include:

(a) A description of each entrance, including windows, to the area where equipment and supplies will be secured during nonvoting hours and how the entrance is secured;

(b) The names and titles of all individuals who have a key or keys to the room where equipment and supplies will be secured during nonvoting hours;

(c) A description of existing building security, such as alarms and closed circuit or Internet accessible cameras, and armed and unarmed guards at the facility; and

(d) Any additional security measures that will be taken during voting and nonvoting hours.

(3) At the request of the State Administrator or when it is considered necessary, an election director shall:

(a) Review and update the security plan; and

(b) If updated, submit within 2 days of updating the plan a copy of the updated plan to the State Administrator.

C. Review and Acceptance of Plan.

(1) The State Administrator shall review a local board's security plan and may require a local board to make changes to the plan, including implementing additional security measures.

(2) Within 3 days of receiving the security plan, the State Administrator shall provide to the local board any feedback.

(3) A local board shall update its plan according to the feedback provided by the State Administrator.

Md. Code Regs. 33.21.04.05

Regulation .05 adopted effective 42:19 Md. R. 1230, eff.9/28/2015