Maryland Code, ELECTION LAW 16-903

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Terms Used In Maryland Code, ELECTION LAW 16-903

including: means includes or including by way of illustration and not by way of limitation. See
Person: includes an individual, receiver, trustee, guardian, personal representative, fiduciary, representative of any kind, corporation, partnership, business trust, statutory trust, limited liability company, firm, association, or other nongovernmental entity. See
Private law: A private bill enacted into law. Private laws have restricted applicability, often addressing immigration and naturalization issues affecting individuals.
state: means :

(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

(2) the District of Columbia. See

(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not attire or equip an individual, or permit an individual to be attired or equipped, in a manner which creates the appearance that the individual is performing an official or governmental function in connection with an election, including:

(1) wearing a public or private law enforcement or security guard uniform;

(2) using an armband; or

(3) except as required by law or by regulation adopted by the State Board in connection with ballot security activities, carrying or displaying a gun or badge within 100 feet of a polling site on election day.

(b) (1) A law enforcement officer or security guard who is on duty or traveling to or from duty may vote while wearing a uniform.

(2) A law enforcement officer who is performing an official governmental function may wear a uniform at a polling site.

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