§ 3-102. Qualifications for voter registration

   (a) In general. --

   (1) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an individual may become registered to vote if the individual:

      (i) is a citizen of the United States;

      (ii) is at least 16 years old;

      (iii) is a resident of the State as of the day the individual seeks to register; and

      (iv) registers pursuant to this title.

   (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1)(ii) of this subsection, an individual under the age of 18 years:

      (i) may vote in a primary election in which candidates are nominated for a general or special election that will occur when the individual is at least 18 years old; and

      (ii) may not vote in any other election.

(b) Exceptions. -- An individual is not qualified to be a registered voter if the individual:

   (1) has been convicted of a felony and is actually serving a court-ordered sentence of imprisonment, including any term of parole or probation, for the conviction;

   (2) is under guardianship for mental disability and a court of competent jurisdiction has specifically found by clear and convincing evidence that the individual cannot communicate, with or without accommodations, a desire to participate in the voting process; or

   (3) has been convicted of buying or selling votes.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 33, § 3-102; 2002, ch. 291, § 2, 4; chs. 304, 305; 2005, ch. 572, § 1; 2007, ch. 159, § 2; 2010, chs. 203, 204, 270, 271.