Md. Code Regs. 33.08.02.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 33.08.02.01 - Definition of a Vote-Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) Voting System

A. A vote on a Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) voting unit is the choice made when a voter selects a candidate or the desired answer to a question and casts the ballot.

B. To select a candidate or an answer to a question, the voter shall:

(1) Press the appropriate place on the touchscreen to cause an "X" to display next to the name of the candidate or answer to a question for which the voter desires to vote;

(2) Type on the touchscreen the name of a write-in candidate in accordance with the instructions for voting on the DRE voting unit and press the appropriate place on the touchscreen to record the write-in vote; or

(3) Press the appropriate button on the keypad for the accessible voting unit to signify the voter's selection of a particular candidate or answer to a question.

C. To cast a ballot, the voter shall:

(1) Press the place on the touchscreen designated for casting the ballot; or

(2) Press the appropriate button on the keypad for the accessible voting unit to signify the voter's desire to cast the ballot.

Md. Code Regs. 33.08.02.01

Regulations .01 adopted as an emergency provision effective October 4, 2004 (31:20 Md. R. 1483); adopted permanently effective January 6, 2005 (31:26 Md. R. 1868)
Regulation .01 amended effective July 18, 2005 (32:14 Md. R. 1276)