# Election Law (GEL)

## Title 16. Offenses and Penalties

### Subtitle 3. Conduct of Election Officials

#### Section 16-301

(a) An election official or an official of a political party may not willfully neglect official duties under this article or engage in corrupt or fraudulent acts in the performance of official duties under this article.

(b) A person who violates this section is subject to a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $1,000 or imprisonment for not less than 30 days nor more than 3 years or both.

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Md. Code Ann., Election Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)