This regulation applies whenever a ballot is not marked specifically in accordance with the instructions provided to the voter. For example, where the instructions call for: Marking a choice with an “x” in a box, and the voter uses a checkmark; or Filling in a circle, but the voter marks the choice with an asterisk. In the situations described in §A of this regulation, the local board shall: Follow the standards established in COMAR 33.08.02; and Appropriately mark or duplicate the ballot for tabulating acceptability.