Section 10-314 - Closing of the polls. - Maryland Statutes

§ 10-314. Closing of the polls.
 

(a)  Procedures.-  

(1) The local board shall provide election judges with detailed procedures for the closing of the polls, specific to the voting system used. 

(2) The procedures shall include directions on: 

(i) the tabulation, recording, and reporting of votes if these activities are undertaken in the polling place; 

(ii) the preparation, signing, and sealing of documents and other election materials; 

(iii) the security of all equipment and materials in the polling place; and 

(iv) the return of equipment and materials to the local board. 

(b)  Admission of watchers to hear election results.- If election results are produced in the polling place, the election judge shall admit watchers to hear the announced results. 

(c)  Release of election judge from duty.- A chief judge shall release an election judge from duty after the completion of the election judge's assigned tasks. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 33, § 10-314; 2002, ch. 291, §§ 2, 4.]