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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 33.11.01.02" title_num="33" subtitle_num="11" chapter_num="01" heading="Emergency Procedures.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Scope. This regulation applies if:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A national or local emergency arises, such as a natural disaster or an armed conflict; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The emergency makes it impossible or unreasonable to comply fully with:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>This subtitle; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>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.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Limitations. A special procedure issued under this regulation may not waive any requirement expressly set by statute.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>