Maryland § 3-302
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-302, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-302.
(a) (1) Except as provided under §§ 3–305 and 3–306 of this subtitle, registration is closed during the period specified in this subsection.
(2) Voter registration closes beginning on the 21st day preceding an election at:
(i) 5 p.m. for applications and changes to voter registration records submitted by a method other than through the State Board’s online voter registration system; and
(ii) 11:59 p.m. for applications and changes to voter registration records submitted through the State Board’s online voter registration system.
(3) Voter registration reopens on the 11th day after an election.
(b) A voter registration application received when registration is closed shall be accepted and retained by a local board, but the registration of the applicant does not become effective until registration reopens.
(c) A voter registration application that is received by the local board after the close of registration shall be considered timely received for the next election provided:
(1) there is sufficient evidence, as determined by the local board pursuant to regulations adopted by the State Board, that the application was mailed on or before registration was closed for that election; or
(2) the application was submitted by the voter to the Motor Vehicle Administration, a voter registration agency, another local board, or the State Board prior to the close of registration.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-302
What does Maryland Code § 3-302 cover?
Section 3-302 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 3-302?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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