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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 33.09.03.02" title_num="33" subtitle_num="09" chapter_num="03" heading="Applications.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In General. The vendor of a voting system may apply to the State Board for evaluation and certification of the system for use in the State.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Identification of System, etc.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The application shall specify clearly the specific equipment, hardware, firmware, and software for which certification is sought.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Each model or version of a voting system requires a separate application.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Overview of System. The application shall provide a brief overview description of the voting system. Marketing brochures may be used for this purpose.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Use in Other Jurisdictions. The application shall include a list of all jurisdictions where:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The exact system for which certification is being sought or a model or version of the system is in use, together with:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The price that was charged to the jurisdiction for the system, and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A breakdown of the per unit price and the price of any components;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The exact system for which certification is being sought or a model or version of the system has been but is no longer in use; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A request has been made for approval of the exact system for which certification is being sought or a model or version of the system, together with a statement of whether the request was granted, was denied, was withdrawn, or is pending.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Qualification Certificate. If an independent testing laboratory has completed qualification testing on the voting system, the application shall be accompanied by a:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Copy of the qualification certificate issued for the voting system; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Signed authorization directing the independent testing laboratory that performed the qualification testing to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Submit the results of its testing directly to the evaluation agent; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Allow the evaluation agent or his or her designee full access to all test records and data.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>Certification Testing Transfer. If the voting system has successfully completed certification testing by or for another state, the application shall be accompanied by a:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Copy of the certification issued for the voting system; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Signed authorization directing the agency that performed the certification testing to:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Submit the results of its testing directly to the evaluation agent, and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Allow the evaluation agent or his or her designee full access to all test records and data.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>Application Fee. The application shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee of $5,000.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>