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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)(1) A copy of a list of registered voters shall be provided to a Maryland registered voter on receipt of:
(i) a written application; and
(ii) a statement, signed under oath, that the list is not intended to be used for:
1. commercial solicitation; or
2. any other purpose not related to the electoral process.
(2) In consultation with the local boards, the State Board shall adopt regulations that specify:
(i) the time for a list to be provided under this subsection;
(ii) the authorization to be required for providing a list;
(iii) the fee to be paid for providing a list;
(iv) the information to be included on a list;
(v) that the residence address of an individual who is a participant in an address confidentiality program may not be disclosed;
(vi) that a participant in an address confidentiality program is not required to apply to the State Board to keep the individual's residence address confidential;
(vii) the format of the information; and
(viii) the medium or media on which the information is to be provided.
(b)(1) The State Administrator or a designee shall provide a copy of the statewide voter registration list and voter registration records to a jury commissioner on request and without charge by means agreed to with the Administrative Office of the Courts.
(2) On application of the Attorney General, a circuit court may compel compliance with paragraph (1) of this subsection.
(c) A person who knowingly allows a list of registered voters, under the person's control, to be used for any purpose not related to the electoral process is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to the penalties under Title 16 of this article.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Election Law § 3-506 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/election-law/md-code-elec-law-sect-3-506/
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