Section 12-102 - Counterpetition for recount. - Maryland Statutes

§ 12-102. Counterpetition for recount.
 

(a)  In general.- An opposing candidate of the petitioner under § 12-101 of this subtitle may file a counterpetition if: 

(1) the petition filed under § 12-101 of this subtitle did not specify all of the precincts in which the office was on the ballot; and 

(2) on completion of the recount, the winner of the election is changed. 

(b)  Contents of counterpetition.- A counterpetition shall be a request for a recount of the votes for the office in the precincts not specified by the petitioner under § 12-101 of this subtitle. 

(c)  Place of filing.- The opposing candidate shall file the counterpetition with the board with which the candidate's certificate of candidacy was filed. 

(d)  Time of filing.- The petition must be filed within 2 days of the determination under subsection (a)(2) of this section. 

(e)  Notice of filing of counterpetition.-  

(1) The State Board shall promptly notify each appropriate local board of a counterpetition that is filed with the State Board. 

(2) A local board shall promptly notify the State Board of a counterpetition that is filed with the local board. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 33, § 12-102; 2002, ch. 291, §§ 2, 4.]