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Chapter 02. New or Changed Precincts

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Regulation .01 Scope.Copy Citation

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This chapter applies whenever a local board:
A.
Creates a new precinct; or
B.
Changes precinct boundaries.

Regulation .02 Precinct To Lie Wholly within District.Copy Citation

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A precinct may not be created, and the boundaries of a precinct may not be changed, so as to cross any district boundary.

Regulation .03 Resolution Required.Copy Citation

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In General. A local board may create a new precinct or change precinct boundaries only by adoption of a written resolution.
B.
Contents. The resolution under §A of this regulation shall:
(1)
State the purpose of the change;
(2)
Contain a written description of all precinct boundaries; and
(3)
Be accompanied by a map of the area involved.
C.
Filing with State Board. Within 5 days after a resolution is adopted, the election director shall notify the State Administrator in writing of the new precinct or changed precinct boundaries.

Regulation .04 Election Register.Copy Citation

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The local board shall create a new election register for each affected precinct.

Regulation .05 Notice to Voters.Copy Citation

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A.
Notice Required.
(1)
The local board shall notify all voters who are affected by the change.
(2)
If a local board combines polling places for a special election, the local board shall provide notice of the polling place changes by mailing a specimen ballot as described in Election Law Article, §8-102, Annotated Code of Maryland to each voter who is affected by the change.
B.
How and When — General. Except as provided in §§C and D of this regulation, the local board shall mail this notice to the affected voters no later than 30 days after the change.
C.
How and When—Emergencies.
(1)
If an emergency prevents compliance with §B of this regulation, the local board shall:
(a)
Take whatever steps it considers reasonable to notify affected voters of the change; and
(b)
Inform the State Administrator of the change and the steps being taken to notify voters.
(2)
These steps under §C(1) of this regulation may include:
(a)
Television, radio, and newspaper announcements and advertisements; and
(b)
Postings on the Internet.
D.
How and When — Redistricting and Reapportionment. For changes due to redistricting or reapportionment, the local board shall mail this notice to the affected voters according to the schedule established by the State Administrator.
Chapter annotations
Authority: Election Law Article, §§2-102(b)(4), 2-202(b), and 2-303(g), Annotated Code of Maryland
History: Effective date:
History: Regulations .01—.05 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2000 (27:15 Md. R. 1398); adopted permanently effective October 16, 2000 (27:20 Md. R. 1844)
History: Regulation .01 amended effective October 19, 2009 (36:21 Md. R. 1595)
History: Regulation .01 repealed and new Regulation .01 adopted effective November 27, 2023 (50:23 Md. R. 1005)
History: Regulation .03C amended effective October 19, 2009 (36:21 Md. R. 1595)
History: Regulation .04 amended effective October 19, 2009 (36:21 Md. R. 1595)
History: Regulation .05A amended effective October 19, 2009 (36:21 Md. R. 1595)
History: Regulation .05B amended effective January 16, 2006 (33:1 Md. R. 42)
History: Regulation .05B, D amended effective August 19, 2013 (40:16 Md. R. 1347)