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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 33.17.08.07" title_num="33" subtitle_num="17" chapter_num="08" heading="Decision by Local Board of Elections.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Final Determination.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>If there has been no information provided under Regulation .06 of this chapter, the local board shall review the record and determine whether the decision to use the public building as an early voting center should be upheld.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>After an opportunity to be heard is provided under Regulation .06 of this chapter, the local board shall determine whether use of the public building would constitute an undue burden on the public building.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Form of Determination.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The local board shall provide written notice of its decision under §A of this regulation within 3 days of the opportunity to be heard.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The local board shall explain in the written decision the reasons for the determination.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The local board shall include information about the public official’s ability to appeal to the State Board.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Notice of Determination. The final determination of the local board shall be:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Mailed to the public official, the State Board, and any other interested person who has asked in writing to be advised of the final determination;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Published on the State Board website; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Made available on request to any interested person.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>