§ 16–804
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Election Law § 16-804 (2026)
Title 16. Offenses and Penalties
Subtitle 8. Voting Equipment
§ 16–804LinkCopy Citation
(a)
When an electronic voting system is used, a person may not willfully and knowingly:
(1)
access the system unless authorized to do so by the appropriate election authority; or
(2)
tamper with or alter the hardware, system components, or software utilized by the voting system, for the purpose of affecting the vote count.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction shall be subject to a fine of not more than $50,000 or imprisonment for not more than 10 years or both.