§ 9–506
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Election Law § 9-506 (2026)
Title 9. Voting
Subtitle 5. Voting by Mail in Special Elections
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(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a local board may commence the canvass of vote–by–mail ballots at 2 p.m. on the day of a special election.
(b)
The State Board may adopt regulations authorizing a local board to commence the canvass of vote–by–mail ballots before the time specified in subsection (a) of this section.
(c)
The State Board shall adopt regulations that provide for:
(1)
public observation of the canvass of vote–by–mail ballots in accordance with § 11–301(a–1) of this article; and
(2)
procedures for maintaining the secrecy of the election results until after 12 a.m. on the day after a special election.