# COMAR Title 33 — State Board of Elections

## Subtitle 01 — Definitions; General Provisions

### Chapter 04 — Adoption, Amendment, or Repeal of Regulations

**Authority:** Election Law Article, §2-102(b)(4); State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 1; Annotated Code of Maryland

**Administrative History:** Effective date:

**Administrative History:** Regulations .01 and .02 adopted as an emergency provision effective March 1, 2000 (27:6 Md. R. 635); adopted permanently effective July 10, 2000 (27:13 Md. R. 1212)

#### Regulation .01 In General.

*COMAR 33.01.04.01*

The State Board may adopt, amend, or repeal regulations, on a regular or emergency basis, as prescribed by the Administrative Procedure Act.

#### Regulation .02 Notice and Opportunity for Comment.

*COMAR 33.01.04.02*

A. In General. The State Board shall:

  (1) Provide public notice of the proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal; and

  (2) Afford interested persons an opportunity to submit written data, views, or argument.

B. Hearing. The State Board may hold a hearing on the proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal and afford interested persons the opportunity to:

  (1) Submit evidence, subject to cross-examination by other interested persons and the State Board; and

  (2) Make oral argument.