Section 12-103 - Recount on a question; petition. - Maryland Statutes

§ 12-103. Recount on a question; petition.
 

(a)  In general.- A petition for a recount based on the certified results of a question on the ballot in an election conducted under this article may be filed by a registered voter eligible to vote for that question. 

(b)  Contents of petition for recount.- The petition shall specify that the recount be conducted: 

(1) in all of the precincts in which the office was on the ballot; or 

(2) only in precincts designated in the petition. 

(c)  Place of filing.-  

(1) If the question was on the ballot in one county, the petition shall be filed in that county. 

(2) If the question was on the ballot in more than one county, the petition shall be filed with the State Board. 

(d)  Time of filing.- The petition must be filed within 2 days after the results of the election are certified. 

(e)  Notice of filing of petitions.-  

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

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

[An. Code 1957, art. 33, § 12-103; 2002, ch. 291, §§ 2, 4.]