# COMAR Title 33 — State Board of Elections

## Subtitle 11 — Absentee Ballots

### Chapter 01 — Definitions; General Provisions

#### Regulation .02 Emergency Procedures.

*COMAR 33.11.01.02*

A. Scope. This regulation applies if:

  (1) A national or local emergency arises, such as a natural disaster or an armed conflict; and

  (2) The emergency makes it impossible or unreasonable to comply fully with:

    (a) This subtitle; or

    (b) The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.

B. Emergency Procedures Authorized. The State Board may issue special procedures or requirements as appropriate to facilitate absentee voting by all those who might be affected by the emergency and are otherwise eligible to vote.

C. Limitations. A special procedure issued under this regulation may not waive any requirement expressly set by statute.