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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 33.04.02.03" title_num="33" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="02" heading="Applications.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The following individuals may apply to participate in the Program:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An individual acting on the individual’s own behalf;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A parent or guardian acting on behalf of a minor who resides with the parent or guardian;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A guardian acting on behalf of a disabled person; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>An individual who resides in the same household as an eligible applicant or Program participant.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Form.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A person seeking to keep the person's residence address, telephone number, and email address of a record confidential shall apply in writing on a form approved by the State Administrator.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The form shall be filed:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>At the appropriate local board if the applicant wishes to keep the applicant's residence address, telephone number, and email address provided on a voter registration application confidential; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>At the State or local board at which the applicant filed the certificate of candidacy or statement of organization if the applicant wishes to keep the applicant's residence address, telephone number, or email address provided on a certificate of candidacy or statement of organization confidential.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A person seeking confidentiality need not complete the form if:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A person is a participant in the program described in Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, §3-2403, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the Administrative Office of the Courts notifies the State Board; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A person is a participant in the program described in State Government Article, §7-303, Annotated Code of Maryland, and the Secretary of State notifies the State Board.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Contents. In the application, the applicant shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Explain the basis for the request;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Attach any documentation in support of the request, which may include:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Proof of employment;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Certified law enforcement, court, or other federal or State agency records or files;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Documentation from a domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking prevention or assistance program;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Documentation from a religious, medical, or other professional from whom the applicant has sought assistance or treatment as a survivor of threatened, attempted, or actual domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, harassment, or human trafficking; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>A statement from the applicant about the applicant’s subjective fear;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Acknowledge that, notwithstanding approval of the request for confidentiality, the information will be made available:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>To the jury commissioner;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>To other public officials as required by law; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Otherwise as may be required by subpoena or other court order;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Waive any right of action against the State, the county, the State Board, the local board, or their employees for failing to keep the information confidential; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Swear or affirm, under the penalties of perjury, that the information in and accompanying the request is true.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>