Md. Code Ann., Elec. Law § 9-207
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Current — January 1, 2024
As of January 1, 2019
(a) The State Board shall certify the content and arrangement of each ballot: (1) for a primary election, at least 55 days before the election; (2) for a general election, at least 55 days before the election; (3) for a special primary election, at least 18 days before the election; and (4) for a special general election, not later than a date specified in the Governor’s proclamation.
(a) The State Board shall certify and publicly display the content and arrangement of each ballot: (1) for a primary election, at least 64 days before the election; (2) for a general election, at least 64 days before the election; (3) for a special primary election, at least 55 days before the election; and (4) for a special general election, not later than a date specified in the Governor’s proclamation.
(b) The Court of Appeals, on petition of the State Board, may establish a later date in extraordinary circumstances.
(b) The Supreme Court of Maryland, on petition of the State Board, may establish a later date in extraordinary circumstances.
(c) Within 24 hours after certification, the State Board shall publicly display the content and arrangement of each certified ballot on its Web site.
(c) The State Board shall publicly display the content and arrangement of each certified ballot on its website.
(d) Except pursuant to a court order under § 9–209 of this subtitle, or as provided in § 9–208 of this subtitle, the content and arrangement of the ballot may not be modified after the second day of the public display.
(d) Except pursuant to a court order under § 9–209 of this subtitle, or as provided in § 9–208 of this subtitle, the content and arrangement of the ballot may not be modified after the second day of the public display.
(e) Unless a delay is required by court order, the State Board may begin to print the ballots after 2 days of public display and correct any noted errors.
(e) Unless a delay is required by court order, the State Board may begin to print the ballots after certification and 3 days of public display and correct any noted errors.
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