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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 33.21.01.02" title_num="33" subtitle_num="21" chapter_num="01" heading="Scope.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Applicability. This subtitle applies if a special election by mail is directed by:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Governor in the proclamation issued under Election Law Article, §8-710, Annotated Code of Maryland; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A county council or board of county commissioners by resolution under the applicable local law.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Conduct of Election.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Except as provided in §B(2) of this regulation, a local board shall conduct a special election by mail in accordance with all applicable federal and State election laws and regulations.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Except as provided in COMAR 33.19.01.01C, a local board may not offer voter registration or address changes after the deadline established in the proclamation or resolution.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>