1. A. Access Control. The warehouse shall be locked and adequately secured to prevent unauthorized access.

   1. (1) Restricted Access. Access to the warehouse should be restricted to authorized personnel only.

   2. (2) Access Control Measures. Access to the warehouse shall be regulated through appropriate measures, such as:

      1. (a) Implementing badge systems to identify authorized personnel;
      2. (b) Utilizing door entry access devices to restrict entry; and
      3. (c) Recordkeeping practices.

2. B. Security Requirements.

   1. (1) All warehouses must have a security system containing, at minimum:

      1. (a) An alarm that is triggered by unauthorized entry or smoke within the premises; and
      2. (b) Central monitoring for fire and unauthorized entry.
   2. (2) A warehouse shall have real-time video surveillance capabilities unless granted a waiver by the State Administrator.

3. C. Safety Inspections. Routine safety inspections shall be conducted to ensure the security and safety of the stored equipment. These inspections shall include assessments for:

   1. (1) Pest infestation;
   2. (2) Fire hazards;
   3. (3) Water damage;
   4. (4) Mold; and
   5. (5) Any other potential safety concerns.

Authority: Election Law Article, Election Law Article, §§2-102(b)(4), 2-202(b), 2-206, 9-106(a), 11-308(a), and 11-303.2, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulations .01—.03 adopted as an emergency provision effective July 1, 2000 (27:15 Md. R. 1398); adopted permanently effective October 16, 2000 (27:20 Md. R. 1844)

Regulation .02 amended effective October 19, 2009 (36:21 Md. R. 1595)

Regulation .02 repealed effective March 31, 2025 (52:6 Md. R. 268)

Regulations .02—.11 adopted effective March 31, 2025 (52:6 Md. R. 268)

Regulation .03 recodified to Regulation .12 effective March 31, 2025 (52:6 Md. R. 268)