Maryland § 12-202

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 12-202, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 12-202.

    (a)    If no other timely and adequate remedy is provided by this article, a registered voter may seek judicial relief from any act or omission relating to an election, whether or not the election has been held, on the grounds that the act or omission:

        (1)    is inconsistent with this article or other law applicable to the elections process; and

        (2)    may change or has changed the outcome of the election.

    (b)    A registered voter may seek judicial relief under this section in the appropriate circuit court within the earlier of:

        (1)    10 days after the act or omission or the date the act or omission became known to the petitioner; or

        (2)    7 days after the election results are certified, unless the election was a gubernatorial primary or special primary election, in which case 3 days after the election results are certified.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 12-202

What does Maryland Code § 12-202 cover?

Section 12-202 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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