2013 Maryland Code
ELECTION LAW
§ 9-207 - Ballots -- Certification; display; printing

§9-207.

(a) The State Board shall certify the content and arrangement of each ballot:

(1) for a primary election, no more than 11 days after the filing date provided in § 5-303 of this article;

(2) for a general election:

(i) in the year that the President of the United States is elected, at least 55 days before the election; and

(ii) in any other year, not more than 18 days after the primary election;

(3) for a special primary election, at least 18 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) Within 24 hours after certification, the State Board shall publicly display the content and arrangement of each certified ballot on its Web site.

(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 2 days of public display and correct any noted errors.