1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Designated language” has the meaning stated in Election Law Article, §15.5–101(b), Annotated Code of Maryland.
   2. (2) “Licensed translation software services” means a tool or service that provides interpretation of spoken communication between designated languages and English.
   3. (3) “Limited English proficiency” has the meaning stated in Election Law Article, §15.5–101(c), Annotated Code of Maryland.
   4. (4) “Translated” means the process of a trained individual converting from one written language to another while preserving the original meaning.
   5. (5) “Voting materials” has the meaning stated in Election Law Article, §15.5–101(e), Annotated Code of Maryland.

Authority: Election Law Article, §§2-102(b)(4), 2-202(b), and 15.5-104, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: March 2, 2026 (53:4 Md. R. 186)