Md. Code, Election Law § 10-309
This is the official text of Md. Code, Election Law § 10-309, part of Maryland’s Code, Election Law — governs how elections are conducted.
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§10–309.
Official statutory text
(a) In accordance with instructions provided by the election director, an election judge shall arrive at the polling place and, under the direction of the chief judge, set up the polling place to assure that the polls will be open and operational at 7 a.m.
(b) Except as provided in § 10-303(d)(2)(ii) of this subtitle, an election judge shall admit an accredited challenger or watcher one-half hour before the polling place is open.
(b) Except as provided in § 10-303(d)(2)(ii) of this subtitle, an election judge shall admit an accredited challenger or watcher one-half hour before the polling place is open.
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