(a) The Commission shall control and have jurisdiction over all contests held in the State. (b) The Commission may: (1) adopt regulations to administer its office; (2) administer oaths; and (3) issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses to testify or to produce evidence. (c) The Commission shall: (1) adopt a seal; (2) adopt regulations to carry out this subtitle and Subtitle 3 of this title; (3) keep a record of its proceedings; (4) keep at its general offices all its books, documents, and papers; and (5) prepare notices and other papers for service.
Maryland Legal Code