# COMAR Title 33 — State Board of Elections

## Subtitle 07 — Election Day Activities

### Chapter 07 — Challengers or Watchers

#### Regulation .01 Designating Entities.

*COMAR 33.07.07.01*

A. State Board as Designating Entity. The State Board may:

  (1) Designate an individual as an accredited challenger or watcher if the individual submits a written request that includes polling places in more than one county; and

  (2) Require the individual to attend a training session, read any State Board issued information, or both.

B. Local Board as Designating Entity. A local board may:

  (1) Designate an individual as an accredited challenger or watcher if the individual submits a written request that includes polling places in its jurisdiction; and

  (2) Require the individual to attend a training session, read any State Board issued information, or both.

C. Other Designating Entities. If a designating entity other than the State Board or a local board intends to distribute instructions to the individual or individuals it designates, the designating entity:

  (1) May not provide information that conflicts with the Election Law Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, Title 33 of COMAR, and other State Board issued information; and

  (2) May submit a written draft of the instructions to the State Board for review.

D. Certificate.

  (1) A designating entity shall provide each challenger or watcher it designates with a signed certificate, in the form prescribed by the State Board.

  (2) The certificate shall be signed by:

    (a) If a candidate is the designating entity, the candidate;

    (b) If a political party is the designating entity, an officer, executive director of the entity, or other person authorized to sign on behalf of the entity; or

    (c) If a group of voters is the designating entity, the chairman or treasurer of the political committee.

  (3) The signature of the designating entity shall be:

    (a) An original signature; or

    (b) A copy of an original signature.

  (4) A designating entity shall provide the local board with:

    (a) Copies of completed certificates; or

    (b) A list of individuals designated as challengers and watchers.