Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 33 - STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Subtitle 11 - ABSENTEE BALLOTS
Chapter 33.11.04 - Canvass of Ballots - Procedures
Section 33.11.04.03 - Start of Canvass
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 33.11.04.03
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024
A. When Required.
(1) Except as provided in §A(2) of this regulation, the board shall start to canvass the absentee ballots at 10 a.m. on the Thursday after the election.
(2) The board shall start the second absentee ballot canvass at 10 a.m. on the second Friday after an election.
(3) If the start of an absentee canvass falls on a legal holiday, the board shall convene the absentee canvass on the next regular business day.
B. Opening Ballots.
(1) An envelope with an enclosed absentee ballot may not be opened until the start of the canvass.
(2) If an oath on the return envelope is covered, a local board may remove the paper covering the oath before the start of the canvass.
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