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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 33.08.03.05" title_num="33" subtitle_num="08" chapter_num="03" heading="Instructions to Staff and Public.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In General. At the start of the canvass, the board shall generally instruct the staff, the public, and the media on the:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Process to be completed; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Procedures to be followed.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Specifics. The instructions shall include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The need to maintain order during the canvass;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The distance that must be maintained while inspecting ballots;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The prohibition against food and beverages;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The prohibition against noise and distractions;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>The board's authority to maintain order throughout the canvass;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Information on breaks;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>The locations of telephones and restrooms; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Other relevant matters.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Posted Notice.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The board shall post written notices in and around the counting center that instruct the public and the media of the conduct required in the counting center.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The notice shall include each of the items specified in §B(1)—(5) of this regulation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>