Section 16-903 - Individuals attired or equipped as officials prohibited; exceptions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 16-903. Individuals attired or equipped as officials prohibited; exceptions.
 

(a)  In general.- Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not attire or equip an individual, or permit an individual to be attired or equipped, in a manner which creates the appearance that the individual is performing an official or governmental function in connection with an election, including: 

(1) wearing a public or private law enforcement or security guard uniform; 

(2) using an armband; or 

(3) except as required by law or by regulation adopted by the State Board in connection with ballot security activities, carrying or displaying a gun or badge within 100 feet of a polling site on election day. 

(b)  Law enforcement officers or security guards.-  

(1) A law enforcement officer or security guard who is on duty or traveling to or from duty may vote while wearing a uniform. 

(2) A law enforcement officer who is performing an official governmental function may wear a uniform at a polling site. 

(c)  Penalty.- A person who violates this section is subject to the civil penalty specified under § 16-1002 of this title. 
 

[2006, ch. 4.]