Maryland § 3-506

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 3-506, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3-506.

    (a)    (1)    A copy of a list of registered voters shall be provided to a Maryland registered voter on receipt of:

            (i)    a written application; and

            (ii)    a statement, signed under oath, that the list is not intended to be used for:

                1.    commercial solicitation; or

                2.    any other purpose not related to the electoral process.

        (2)    In consultation with the local boards, the State Board shall adopt regulations that specify:

            (i)    the time for a list to be provided under this subsection;

            (ii)    the authorization to be required for providing a list;

            (iii)    the fee to be paid for providing a list;

            (iv)    the information to be included on a list;

            (v)    that the residence address of an individual who is a participant in an address confidentiality program may not be disclosed;

            (vi)    that a participant in an address confidentiality program is not required to apply to the State Board to keep the individual’s residence address confidential;

            (vii)    the format of the information; and

            (viii)    the medium or media on which the information is to be provided.

    (b)    (1)    The State Administrator or a designee shall provide a copy of the statewide voter registration list and voter registration records to a jury commissioner on request and without charge by means agreed to with the Administrative Office of the Courts.

        (2)    On application of the Attorney General, a circuit court may compel compliance with paragraph (1) of this subsection.

    (c)    A person who knowingly allows a list of registered voters, under the person’s control, to be used for any purpose not related to the electoral process is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to the penalties under Title 16 of this article.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 3-506

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Section 3-506 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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