§ 10–403
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Election Law § 10-403 (2026)
Title 10. Polling Places
Subtitle 4. Election Day Page Program
§ 10–403LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
A local board may participate in the Program.
(2)
A participating local board shall implement or use components of the page training program developed by the State Board under § 10–402(c)(1) of this subtitle.
(3)
A participating local board may request from the State Board a waiver from a requirement established under this subtitle.
(b)
Each participating local board shall:
(1)
be responsible for the staffing of and implementation of a page training program;
(2)
ensure each page receives the required training before election day; and
(3)
encourage individuals at least 16 years old who apply to the Program to train as an election judge.
(c)
An individual may not work as a page in a polling place unless the individual has completed the training provided by the local board.
(d)
Each participating local board, in collaboration with the local school system, shall establish a procedure for the selection of pages by the local board.
(e)
Each participating local board may recognize and certify community service hours for pages.
(f)
This section does not require a local board to participate in the Program.