# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 44 — Board of Dental Examiners

### Chapter 29 — Nominations and Balloting for Appointments to Board of Dental Examiners

#### Regulation .16 Invalid Elections.

*COMAR 10.44.29.16*

A. Dentist.

  (1) If an election for a dentist board member is declared invalid by the election judge, the Board shall notify by regular mail or by e-mail:

    (a) Each dentist; and

    (b) Each State dental organization affiliated with a national organization.

  (2) The notice referred to in §A(1) of this regulation shall state:

    (a) The reason that the election has been declared invalid;

    (b) The date, time, and location of the new election;

    (c) Whether it is necessary to solicit nominations for the new election; and

    (d) Any other information the Board finds necessary to ensure that the subsequent election is properly conducted.

B. Dental Hygienist.

  (1) If an election for a dental hygienist board member is declared invalid by the election judge, the Board shall notify by regular mail or by e-mail:

    (a) Each dental hygienist; and

    (b) Each State dental hygienist organization affiliated with a national organization.

  (2) The notice referred to in §B(1) of this regulation shall state:

    (a) The reason that the election has been declared invalid;

    (b) The date, time, and location of the new election;

    (c) Whether it is necessary to solicit nominations for the new election; and

    (d) Any other information the Board finds necessary to ensure that the subsequent election is properly conducted.