Md. Code Ann., Elec. Law § 1-201
Statement of purpose
Effective Jan 1, 2003Added as Art. 33, § 1-201, by Acts 1998, c. 585, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1999. Transferred to Election Law § 1-201 by Acts 2002, c. 291, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2002, c. 291, § 4, eff. Jan. 1, 2003.State of Maryland
- (1) all persons served by the election system are treated fairly and equitably;
- (2) all qualified persons may register and vote and that those who are not qualified do not vote;
- (3) those who administer elections are well-trained, that they serve both those who vote and those who seek votes, and that they put the public interest ahead of partisan interests;
- (4) full information on elections is provided to the public, including disclosure of campaign receipts and expenditures;
- (5) citizen convenience is emphasized in all aspects of the election process;
- (6) security and integrity are maintained in the casting of ballots, canvass of votes, and reporting of election results;
- (7) the prevention of fraud and corruption is diligently pursued; and
- (8) any offenses that occur are prosecuted.
The intention of this article is that the conduct of elections should inspire public confidence and trust by assuring that:
Added as Art. 33, § 1-201, by Acts 1998, c. 585, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1999. Transferred to Election Law § 1-201 by Acts 2002, c. 291, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2002, c. 291, § 4, eff. Jan. 1, 2003.
Formerly Art. 33, § 1-201.