Md. Code Regs. 33.11.02.04

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

Section 33.11.02.04 - In-Person Request

A. In General.

(1) A voter or a voter's authorized agent may submit a request for an absentee ballot at the local board.

(2) A request under this regulation must be received by the local board by the deadline in Regulation .01D of this chapter.

B. Issuance of Application.

(1) If a would-be authorized agent requests an application on a voter's behalf, but the voter has not yet signed a written agent authorization under penalty of perjury, the election director shall:

(a) Provide the would-be agent with the form voter to sign;

(b) On return of the signed application, issue the appropriate ballot to the agent; and

(c) Accept the returned ballot on:

(i) The agent's execution of the affidavit required by Election Law Article, § 9-307(b)(4), Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(ii) Compliance with all other requirements of law or regulation for absentee ballots.

(2) If an individual presents a signed letter from a voter that contains both the information required by Regulation .03B of this chapter and an agent authorization under penalty of perjury, the election director shall:

(a) Scan into the Statewide voter registration system the letter as the authorization document for issuing a ballot;

(b) Issue the appropriate ballot to the agent; and

(c) Accept the returned ballot on:

(i) The agent's execution of the affidavit required by Election Law Article, § 9-307(b)(4), Annotated Code of Maryland; and

(ii) Compliance with all other requirements of law or regulation for absentee ballots.

Md. Code Regs. 33.11.02.04

Regulations .04 adopted as an emergency provision effective February 1, 2000 (27:6 Md. R. 637); adopted permanently effective April 17, 2000 (27:7 Md. R. 709)
Regulations .04 effective May 31, 2010 (37:11 Md. R. 768)
Regulation .04 amended effective 40:18 Md. R. 1480, eff.9/16/2013
Regulation .04B, C amended effective May 31, 2010 (37:11 Md. R. 768)