Md. Code, Election Law § 9-506
Md. Code, Election Law § 9-506
in effect(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a local board may commence the canvass of vote–by–mail ballots at 2 p.m. on the day of a special election.
(b) The State Board may adopt regulations authorizing a local board to commence the canvass of vote–by–mail ballots before the time specified in subsection (a) of this section.
(c) The State Board shall adopt regulations that provide for:
(1) public observation of the canvass of vote–by–mail ballots in accordance with § 11–301(a–1) of this article; and
(2) procedures for maintaining the secrecy of the election results until after 12 a.m. on the day after a special election.
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