1. (a) An election judge shall allow the following individuals to have access to the voting room at a polling place:

   1. (1) a voter;
   2. (2) an individual who accompanies a voter in need of assistance in accordance with § 10-310(c) of this subtitle;
   3. (3) polling place staff;
   4. (4) a member or other representative of the State Board or local board;
   5. (5) an accredited watcher or challenger under § 10-311 of this subtitle;

   6. (6) an individual under the age of 18 who accompanies a voter in accordance with § 10-310(c) of this subtitle, provided that:

      1. (i) the individual is in the care of the voter and does not disrupt or interfere with normal voting procedures; and
      2. (ii) the individual is not eligible to vote in that election; and
   7. (7) any other individual authorized by the State Board or local board.
2. (b) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a)(6) of this section, not more than two individuals under the age of 18 may accompany a voter in accordance with § 10-310(c) of this subtitle.

Added as Art. 33, § 10-308, by Acts 1998, c. 585, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 1999. Transferred to Election Law § 10-308 by Acts 2002, c. 291, § 2, eff. Jan. 1, 2003. Amended by Acts 2002, c. 291, § 4, eff. Jan. 1, 2003; Acts 2004, c. 317, § 1, eff. June 1, 2004; Acts 2011, c. 585, § 1, eff. June 1, 2011.

Formerly Art. 33, § 10-308.