1. A. If the public official appeals an adverse decision by the local board, the State Board shall offer the public official the opportunity to appear before the Board to show cause why the public building should not be used for early voting.

2. B. Notice Requirements. The notice requirements for the opportunity to be heard are as follows:

   1. (1) The State Board shall provide the local board and public official at least 72 hours notice of the board meeting where the public official will be given the opportunity to be heard.
   2. (2) The public official and local board shall confirm attendance at the board meeting 24 hours in advance of the meeting.
3. C. The members of the State Board may be recognized by the presiding member to ask questions of either party appearing before the State Board.
4. D. If a public official or local board chooses not to attend in person, the opportunity to submit a written response shall be provided by the State Board.

Authority: Election Law Article, §§2-102(b)(4), 2-202(b), and 10-301.1, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: September 29, 2025 (52:19 Md. R. 957)