Maryland § 10-305
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-305, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-305.
(a) If there is a vacancy in the polling place staff during voting hours:
(1) the local board may fill the vacancy with a substitute election judge who has been recruited and trained; or
(2) an election judge who is present at the polling place may fill the position of the absent election judge by appointing a person registered with the same party affiliation as the absent election judge.
(b) If a substitute election judge is appointed under subsection (a) of this section:
(1) either the election director, the election director’s designee, or the election judge making the substitute appointment shall administer the oath required under § 10-204 of this title; and
(2) a chief election judge shall document any change in the polling place staff in the records of the polling place.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 10-305
What does Maryland Code § 10-305 cover?
Section 10-305 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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