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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 33.15.04.05" title_num="33" subtitle_num="15" chapter_num="04" heading="Equipment Storing — In General.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A local board shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Ensure the availability of warehouse space; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Maintain direct control of a warehouse.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Equipment Generally. The voting system equipment stored in a warehouse shall be stored:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>In a secure manner that preserves any potential claims under any applicable warranties or insurance policies; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>In compliance with:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Manufacturer specifications;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>This title;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Climate-controlled requirements of the manufacturer; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Any other legal requirements;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>To meet the manufacturer's environmental standards for storage of the equipment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>To meet environmental standards necessary for storage of paper ballots without degradation; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>So that authorized persons can comfortably conduct required pre-election and post-election testing and maintenance of voting equipment.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>