Section 9-208 - Late changes in ballots. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-208. Late changes in ballots.
 

(a)  In general.- If an error or a change in circumstances requires a local board to make a change in a ballot after the ballots have been printed, with the approval of the State Board the local board shall act as provided in this section. 

(b)  Corrective actions.-  

(1) If there is sufficient time, the local board shall reprint the ballot. 

(2) If there is insufficient time for reprinting the ballot and if the voting system can accommodate it, the local board shall print a sufficient number of stickers incorporating the change or correction. The stickers shall be consistent with the printed ballots and be affixed to the ballots in the appropriate places. 

(3) If there is insufficient time for reprinting the ballots and if the voting system cannot accommodate stickers, the local board shall notify the voters of the change or correction in accordance with regulations adopted by the State Board. 

(c)  Notice of change in ballot.- After any change or correction on a ballot, the local board shall immediately take all reasonable steps to notify all candidates on the ballot and any other persons whom the local board considers appropriate. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 33, § 9-208; 2002, ch. 291, §§ 2, 4.]