(a) A voter who requires assistance in casting an absentee ballot by reason of disability, inability to write, or inability to read the ballot may be assisted by any individual other than:
(1) a candidate who is on that ballot;
(2) the voter’s employer or an agent of the employer; or
(3) an officer or agent of the voter’s union.
(b) An individual rendering assistance under this section shall execute a certification as prescribed by the State Board and included in the instructions under § 9-309 of this subtitle.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Section 9-302 - Documentation by Local Boards
Section 9-304 - Permissible Unless Federal Preemption
Section 9-305 - Applications for Absentee Ballot
Section 9-306 - Review of Application; Issuance or Rejection
Section 9-307 - Use of an Agent in Absentee Ballot Process
Section 9-308 - Assistance in Marking Ballot
Section 9-308.1 - Online Ballot Marking Tool
Section 9-310 - Envelope, Oath, and Instructions
Section 9-311 - Additional Compensation and Expenses
Section 9-312 - Penalty for Offenses Relating to Absentee Voting