§ 9-506
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§9–506.
(a)Except as provided in subsection
(b)of this section, a local board may commence the canvass of vote–by–mail ballots at 2 p.m. on the day of a special election.
(b)The State Board may adopt regulations authorizing a local board to commence the canvass of vote–by–mail ballots before the time specified in subsection
(a)of this section.
(c)The State Board shall adopt regulations that provide for:
(1)public observation of the canvass of vote–by–mail ballots in accordance with § 11–301(a–1) of this article; and
(2)procedures for maintaining the secrecy of the election results until after 12 a.m. on the day after a special election.