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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 33.05.04.05" title_num="33" subtitle_num="05" chapter_num="04" heading="Verification Inquiries.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>When Required. An appropriate verification inquiry shall be made if:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Information required to be given on the VRA is missing or incomplete;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Information given on the VRA appears unclear or inconsistent;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The applicant provides a Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) identification number or at least the last four digits of a Social Security number as the personal identification number; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>For any reason, the election director is uncertain what action should be taken on the application.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>How to Make.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Verification inquiries should be made so as to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Permit timely and appropriate action on applications; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Avoid needless rejections.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The verification of a personal identification number shall be made in accordance with procedures established by the State Board.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If an applicant's personal identification number cannot be verified, the local board shall request that the applicant provide personal identification information to establish the applicant's identity.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Upon receipt or presentation of personal identification information, the verification inquiry shall be complete.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The election director is not responsible for any failure to complete an inquiry in time for the applicant to vote in, or effect a change before, an election but the election director shall follow the procedures and timeframes for verification established by the State Administrator.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>