Md. Code, Election Law § 15.5–101

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Designated language” means a language other than English in which the State Board determines a local board is required to provide assistance to voters under this title.

(c) “Limited English proficiency” means that an individual:

(1) speaks a particular language other than English;

(2) does not speak English as a primary language; and

(3) speaks, reads, or understands the English language less than “very well”, as reported in available U.S. Census Bureau data or data of comparable quality collected by a public office.

(d) “Program” means the Language Assistance Program.

(e) “Voting materials” includes:

(1) statewide voter registration applications;

(2) State Board approved absentee ballot applications;

(3) specimen ballots; and

(4) forms and instructions that the State Board determines necessary to voting.