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Ch. 291 2002 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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9-215.
(a) Each ballot shall be printed:
(1) In plain, clear type in black ink;
(2) On material of the size and arrangement that is required to fit the
needs of the voting system; and
(3) (i) In a general election, on clear white material; or
(ii) In a primary election, on material of a different color for voters
of each political party and for voters not affiliated with a political party that
nominates its candidates by primary election.
(b) Each local board shall arrange to have printed a supply of ballots that is at
least the number that is the product of:
(1) The percentage of voters in the county who voted in the election that
was 4 years prior, plus 10%; multiplied by
(2) The current number of registered voters in the county.
(c) The regulations adopted by the State Board for the use of each voting
system shall provide standards for the printing of ballots, which assure that:
(1) The ballots will be printed and received in a timely fashion;
(2) The ballots will be suitable for use in the election;
(3) The ballots are clear and legible; and
(4) The printing and paper stock employed are durable.
REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly was Art. 33, § 9-215.
No changes are made.
9-216.
(a) Consistent with the regulations adopted by the State Board for the voting
system or systems used in the county, and subject to the approval of the State Board,
each local board shall establish and maintain a system to account for, and maintain
control over, the ballots from the beginning of production through postelection storage
and disposition.
(b) The State Board shall monitor and periodically review the performance of
the local boards in their compliance with subsection (a) of this section.
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REVISOR'S NOTE: This section formerly was Art. 33, § 9-216.
No changes are made.
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