Md. Code Regs. 33.10.01.24

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 33.10.01.24 - Closing the Polls-In General

A. In General. Immediately after the polls are closed, a bipartisan pair of election judges shall perform the closing tasks in accordance with the judges ' manual.

B. Judges' Manual. The judges' manual shall provide detailed closing procedures, including:

(1) How to tally voted ballots in the emergency ballot compartment;

(2) How to document the public counter and protective counter totals on the precinct tabulator;

(3) How to end the election;

(4) How to print, sign, and post total reports;

(5) How to remove the memory devices from the voting equipment;

(6) How to remove and seal the ballot transfer bin;

(7) How to seal and store the voting equipment; and

(8) How to return materials to the local board or counting center.

Md. Code Regs. 33.10.01.24

Regulation .24 adopted effective 43:7 Md. R. 452, eff.4/11/2016