Maryland § 10-102
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-102, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-102.
(a) If the polling place assigned to an elderly or disabled voter is not structurally barrier free, the voter may request a reassignment by the local board.
(b) (1) To qualify for a reassignment by the local board, the voter shall submit a request in writing to the local board not later than the close of registration for the election.
(2) The request may be made on a form prescribed by the State Board.
(c) On receipt of a request from an elderly or disabled voter under subsection (b) of this section, the local board shall either:
(1) assign the voter to an election district, ward, or precinct in the voter’s county that contains a structurally barrier free polling place; or
(2) issue the voter an absentee ballot in accordance with the procedures established under Title 9, Subtitle 3 of this article.
(d) Any ballot issued to a voter under subsection (c)(2) of this section shall be identical to the ballot used in the polling place originally assigned to the voter.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 10-102
What does Maryland Code § 10-102 cover?
Section 10-102 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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