1. A. Issuance of Regular Ballot — Early Voting. An election judge at an early voting center shall issue an individual a regular ballot if the individual:

   1. (1) Is a pre-qualified voter; and
   2. (2) Provides proof of residency in the county where the individual is attempting to register and vote.

2. B. Issuance of Provisional Ballot — Early Voting. An election judge at an early voting center shall issue an individual a provisional ballot if the individual:

   1. (1) Is not a pre-qualified voter; or
   2. (2) Is a pre-qualified voter but cannot provide proof of residency in the county where the individual is attempting to register and vote.

3. C. Issuance of Regular Ballot — Election Day. An election judge at a polling place shall issue an individual a regular ballot if the individual:

   1. (1) Is a pre-qualified voter; and
   2. (2) Provides proof of residency in the precinct where the polling place is located.

4. D. Issuance of Provisional Ballot — Election Day. An election judge at a polling place shall issue an individual a provisional ballot if the individual:

   1. (1) Is not a pre-qualified voter; or
   2. (2) Is a pre-qualified voter but cannot provide proof of residency in the precinct where the individual is attempting to register and vote.

Authority: Election Law Article, §§2-102(b)(4), 2-202(b), 3-305(e), and 3-306(a) and (e), Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: February 29, 2016 (43:4 Md. R. 339)

Regulation .01 amended effective November 18, 2019 (46:23 Md. R. 1068)

Regulation .02 amended effective November 18, 2019 (46:23 Md. R. 1068); March 23, 2020 (47:6 Md. R. 343)