Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 9-207 - Ballots - Certification; display; printing(a) The State Board shall certify and publicly display the content and arrangement of each ballot: (1) for a primary election, at least 64 days before the election;(2) for a general election, at least 64 days before the election;(3) for a special primary election, at least 55 days before the election; and(4) for a special general election, not later than a date specified in the Governor's proclamation.(b) The Supreme Court of Maryland, on petition of the State Board, may establish a later date in extraordinary circumstances.(c) The State Board shall publicly display the content and arrangement of each certified ballot on its website.(d) Except pursuant to a court order under § 9-209 of this subtitle, or as provided in § 9-208 of this subtitle, the content and arrangement of the ballot may not be modified after the second day of the public display.(e) Unless a delay is required by court order, the State Board may begin to print the ballots after certification and 3 days of public display and correct any noted errors.Amended by 2020 Md. Laws, Ch. 10, Sec. 1, eff. 2/3/2020.Amended by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 770, Sec. 1, eff. 6/1/2019.Amended by 2015 Md. Laws, Ch. 332, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2015.Amended by 2013 Md. Laws, Ch. 419, Sec. 3, eff. 10/1/2013.