(a) The State Board shall certify and publicly display the content and arrangement of each ballot:
(1) for a primary election, at least 64 days before the election;
(2) for a general election, at least 64 days before the election;
(3) for a special primary election, at least 55 days before the election; and
(4) for a special general election, not later than a date specified in the Governor’s proclamation.
(b) The Court of Appeals, on petition of the State Board, may establish a later date in extraordinary circumstances.
(c) The State Board shall publicly display the content and arrangement of each certified ballot on its website.
(d) Except pursuant to a court order under § 9–209 of this subtitle, or as provided in § 9–208 of this subtitle, the content and arrangement of the ballot may not be modified after the second day of the public display.
(e) Unless a delay is required by court order, the State Board may begin to print the ballots after certification and 3 days of public display and correct any noted errors.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 9-202 - Responsibilities for Preparation
Section 9-206 - Arrangement -- Format
Section 9-207 - Ballots -- Certification; Display; Printing
Section 9-208 - Late Changes in Ballots
Section 9-209 - Judicial Review
Section 9-210 - Arrangement of Ballots -- Candidates and Offices
Section 9-211 - Arrangement of Ballots -- Questions
Section 9-212 - Ballots With Multiple Ballot Faces -- Instructions to Voters
Section 9-213 - Absentee and Provisional Ballots -- Content
Section 9-214 - Specimen Ballots