# COMAR Title 33 — State Board of Elections

## Subtitle 08 — Canvassing

### Chapter 01 — Definitions; General Provisions

#### Regulation .13 Certification Deadlines.

*COMAR 33.08.01.13*

A. A board of canvassers may not certify and transmit a copy of election results, pursuant to Election Law Article, §11-401(a)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland, until after the deadline for receipt of timely mail-in ballots provided by COMAR 33.11.03.08B(4)(a).

B. If a board of canvassers is unable to certify election results on the second Friday after election day, the board of canvassers, in consultation with the election director, shall notify in writing the State Board of Elections of the delay.

C. The notification shall contain:

  (1) Detailed plan on the continuation of the canvass including staffing figures, dates, and hours to be worked;

  (2) The number of outstanding ballots to be canvassed; and

  (3) An anticipated end date for the canvass and certification of election results.

D. The State Board of Elections has the authority to modify the plan to ensure completion of the canvass and certification of election results in a timely manner for State certification and any post-election audits.