(a) (1) The local board shall provide election judges with detailed procedures for the closing of the polls, specific to the voting system used.
(2) The procedures shall include directions on:
(i) the tabulation, recording, and reporting of votes if these activities are undertaken in the polling place;
(ii) the preparation, signing, and sealing of documents and other election materials;
(iii) the security of all equipment and materials in the polling place; and
(iv) the return of equipment and materials to the local board.
(b) If election results are produced in the polling place, the election judge shall admit watchers to hear the announced results.
(c) A chief judge shall release an election judge from duty after the completion of the election judge’s assigned tasks.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 3 - Polling Place Procedures
Section 10-301 - Hours for Voting
Section 10-301.1 - Early Voting and Early Voting Centers
Section 10-302 - Delivery of Equipment and Supplies; Backup Copies
Section 10-303 - Authority and Duties of Election Judges
Section 10-304 - Duties of Police Officers
Section 10-305 - Vacancy in Polling Place Staff During Voting Hours
Section 10-306 - Information for Voters at Polling Place
Section 10-307 - Responsibilities of the Local Board
Section 10-308 - Access to Voting Room
Section 10-309 - Responsibilities of Election Judges on Election Day -- Before the Polls Open
Section 10-310 - Responsibilities of Election Judges on Election Day -- Voting Hours
Section 10-311 - Challengers and Watchers
Section 10-312 - Challenge of an Individual's Right to Vote
Section 10-313 - Write-in Voting