Maryland § 8-103
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 8-103, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8-103.
(a) In the event of a state of emergency, declared by the Governor in accordance with the provisions of law, that interferes with the electoral process, the emergency proclamation may:
(1) provide for the postponement, until a specific date, of the election in part or all of the State;
(2) specify alternate voting locations; or
(3) specify alternate voting systems.
(b) (1) If emergency circumstances, not constituting a declared state of emergency, interfere with the electoral process, the State Board or a local board, after conferring with the State Board, may petition a circuit court to take any action the court considers necessary to provide a remedy that is in the public interest and protects the integrity of the electoral process.
(2) The State Board shall develop guidelines concerning methods for addressing possible emergency situations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 8-103
What does Maryland Code § 8-103 cover?
Section 8-103 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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