Maryland § 3-501
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-501, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-501.
An election director may remove a voter from the statewide voter registration list only:
(1) at the request of the voter, provided the request is:
(i) signed by the voter;
(ii) authenticated by the election director; and
(iii) in a format acceptable to the State Board or on a cancellation notice provided by the voter on a voter registration application;
(2) upon determining, based on information provided pursuant to § 3–504 of this subtitle, that the voter is no longer eligible because:
(i) the voter is not qualified to be a registered voter as provided in § 3–102(b) of this title; or
(ii) the voter is deceased;
(3) if the voter has moved outside the State, as determined by conducting the procedures established in § 3–502 of this subtitle; or
(4) if, in accordance with the administrative complaint process under § 3–602 of this title, the State Administrator or the State Administrator’s designee has determined that the voter is not qualified to be registered to vote.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-501
What does Maryland Code § 3-501 cover?
Section 3-501 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 § 3-501?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 3-501" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 3-501 apply to my situation?
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