Section 9-215 - Printing. - Maryland Statutes

§ 9-215. Printing.
 

(a)  Standards.- Each ballot shall be printed: 

(1) in plain, clear type in black ink; 

(2) on material of the size and arrangement that is required to fit the needs of the voting system; and 

(3) (i) in a general election, on clear white material; or 

(ii) in a primary election, on material of a different color for voters of each political party and for voters not affiliated with a political party that nominates its candidates by primary election. 

(b)  Number to be printed.- Each local board shall arrange to have printed a supply of ballots that is at least the number that is the product of: 

(1) the percentage of voters in the county who voted in the election that was 4 years prior, plus 10%; multiplied by 

(2) the current number of registered voters in the county. 

(c)  Regulations adopted by State Board.- The regulations adopted by the State Board for the use of each voting system shall provide standards for the printing of ballots, which assure that: 

(1) the ballots will be printed and received in a timely fashion; 

(2) the ballots will be suitable for use in the election; 

(3) the ballots are clear and legible; and 

(4) the printing and paper stock employed are durable. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 33, § 9-215; 2002, ch. 291, §§ 2, 4.]