§ 12-102. Counterpetition for recount

   (a) In general. -- An opposing candidate of the petitioner under § 12-101 of this subtitle may file a counterpetition if:

   (1) the petition filed under § 12-101 of this subtitle did not specify all of the precincts in which the office was on the ballot; and

   (2) on completion of the recount, the winner of the election is changed.

(b) Contents of counterpetition. -- A counterpetition shall be a request for a recount of the votes for the office in the precincts not specified by the petitioner under § 12-101 of this subtitle.

(c) Place of filing. -- The opposing candidate shall file the counterpetition with the board with which the candidate's certificate of candidacy was filed.

(d) Time of filing. -- The petition must be filed within 2 days of the determination under subsection (a)(2) of this section.

(e) Notice of filing of counterpetition. --

   (1) The State Board shall promptly notify each appropriate local board of a counterpetition that is filed with the State Board.

   (2) A local board shall promptly notify the State Board of a counterpetition that is filed with the local board.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 33, § 12-102; 2002, ch. 291, § 2, 4.