Nah s Law: An Analysis f the Many Layers f Judicial and Administrative Sanctins Facing the DUI Client Via the Drunk Driving Reductin Act f 2016 Table f Cntents Speaker Bigraphies 1 Judge J. Bernard McClellan Presentatin n Nah s Law Senate Bill 945 2 Maryland Interlck Related Statutes and Regulatins 24 Pst Arrest/Pre-Curt DUI Administrative Penalties 80
BIOGRAPHIES DAVID MARTELLA David Martella was an Assistant State's Attrney fr Mntgmery Cunty frm 1994 t 1998. He is currently practicing primarily in the criminal defense arena with the Law Offices f Barry H. Helfand. He is member f the Maryland Criminal Defense Attrney's Assciatin, the Mntgmery Cunty Character Cmmittee, and the Mntgmery Cunty Criminal Justice Crdinating Cmmissin. J. BERNARD MCCLELLAN Judge McClellan is the Directr f Quality Assurance and an Administrative Law Judge fr the Maryland Office f Administrative Hearings. He has been an Administrative Law Judge since 1998. He became the Deputy Directr f Quality Assurance in 2002 and then the Directr in 2008. Prir t becming an Administrative Law Judge, he was a trial attrney and the managing partner f Chen, Snyder, McClellan, Eisenberg and Katzenberg P.A. He began the practice f law in 1977. Judge McClellan is als an Adjunct Faculty member at the University Of Baltimre Schl f Law. Page 1 f 86
MONTGOMERY COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION J. Bernard McClellan Administrative Law Judge Maryland Office f Administrative Hearings Page 2 f 86
NOAH S LAW SENATE BILL 945 DRUNK DRIVING REDUCTION ACT OF 2016 Page 3 f 86
QUESTION #1 Hw many peple were arrested in Maryland fr DUI in 2015? a. 23,714 b. 15,491 c. 10,898 d. 29,219 Page 4 f 86
QUESTION #2 Hw many peple were arrested in Maryland fr DUI in 2007? a. 11,724 b. 24,230 c. 17,108 d. 31,543 Page 5 f 86
QUESTION #3 Hw many peple were arrested in Maryland fr DUI in 2000? a. 13,417 b. 19,486 c. 22,568 d. 26,665 Page 6 f 86
ANSWERS #1. The answer was (a). In 2015, 23,714 arrests fr DUI. #2. The answer was (b). In 2007, 24,230 arrests fr DUI. #3. The answer was (c). In 2000, 22,658 arrests fr DUI. Page 7 f 86
5 MAJOR CHANGES AS A RESULT OF NOAH S LAW 1. Significantly increases the driver s license suspensin perids fr vilatins f 16 205.1. Page 8 f 86
5 MAJOR CHANGES AS A RESULT OF NOAH S LAW 2. Cntinues the cnvictin related, enhanced penalties fr drivers under the age f 21 and drivers wh have prir alchl related incidents. Page 9 f 86
5 MAJOR CHANGES AS A RESULT OF NOAH S LAW 3. Mandates an ignitin interlck device fr Maryland drivers CONVICTED f: Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Driving While Intxicated (DWI) while transprting a minr under the age f 16 Hmicide r life threatening injury by mtr vehicle while DUI r DWI Page 10 f 86
5 MAJOR CHANGES AS A RESULT OF NOAH S LAW 4. Allws eligible licensees t ptin t the Ignitin Interlck Prgram in lieu f suspensin r an administrative hearing. Page 11 f 86
5 MAJOR CHANGES AS A RESULT OF NOAH S LAW 5. Requires successful cmpletin f the Prgram (including n vilatins in the final three mnths) befre release frm the Prgram. Page 12 f 86
Administrative Per Se 16 205.1 Test Result f 0.08 t 0.14 BAC 1 st ffense: 180 days 2 nd r subsequent: 180 days 1 st ffense with fatality: 6 mnths 2 nd r sub w/fatality: 1 year Hearing Mdificatin: Mdificatin f suspensin r issue restricted license if the administrative law judge finds that the license is needed t drive fr emplyment, alchl educatin r treatment, healthcare, educatin, r t and frm emplyment. Page 13 f 86
Administrative Per Se 16 205.1 Test Result f 0.15 BAC r higher 1 st ffense: 180 days 2 nd r subsequent ffense: 270 days 1 st ffense with fatality: 1 year 2 nd r sub w/fatality: Revcatin Hearing Mdificatin: ONLY if 1 year Ignitin Interlck Prgram participatin is impsed. Page 14 f 86
Administrative Per Se 16 205.1 Test Refusal 1 st ffense: 270 days 2 nd r subsequent ffense: 2 years Hearing Mdificatin: ONLY if 1 year Ignitin Interlck Prgram participatin is impsed. Page 15 f 86
Alchl Related Pint System 16 404 and 16 205 8 pints: Driving While Impaired ( 21 902 b r c) Suspensin: 1 st cnvictin 6 mnths 1 st cnvictin while under age f 21 1 year (new) 2 nd cnvictin mre than 5 years after first 9 mnths 2 nd cnvictin while under age f 21 2 years (new) 2 nd cnvictin within 5 years 12 mnths 2 nd cnvictin within 3 years f any 21 902 vilatin Revcatin (new) 3 rd cnvictin: 12 mnths 4 th r subsequent 24 mnths Hearing Mdificatins : Allwed: hwever, if cnvictin is fr 21 902 (b) and within 5 years the licensee has had anther cnvictin f 21 902, r the individual was under the age f 21 at the time f the cnvictin, any mdificatin must include the Ignitin Interlck Prgram participatin. Page 16 f 86
Alchl Related Pint System 16 404 and 16 205 12 pints: Driving Under the Influence ( 21 902 a r d) Revcatin: 1st: 2nd: 3rd : 4th: 6 mnths 12 mnths 18 mnths 24 mnths ALL 21 902(a) cnvictins are MANDATED t successfully cmplete the Ignitin Interlck Prgram. Page 17 f 86
Alchl Related Pint System 16 404 and 16 205 Hmicide while under the influence (12 pints) Revcatin: 1 st : 6 mnths 2 nd : 12 mnths 3 rd : 18 mnths 4 th : 24 mnths Mdificatin: May be mdified, but has mandatry Ignitin Interlck Prgram Participatin. Page 18 f 86
Repeat Offender 16 205(e) Suspensin: 1 year Mdificatin: Mdified t Ignitin Interlck Prgram (see belw). If licensee participates in Ignitin Interlck Prgram, they are nt subject t prvisins f 16 205(e)(7). Fr cnvictins with an ffense date after 10/01/16: Mdificatin nly t Ignitin Interlck Prgram participatin (see 16 404.1 which prvides nt less than 6 mnths r mre 3 years f Ignitin Interlck). Page 19 f 86
Prcedure changes fr the Ignitin Interlck Prgram Licensees with a test result f.08.14 BAC can nw pt int interlck prgram, r be placed in the prgram at an administrative hearing, fr 180 days in lieu f the suspensin. Page 20 f 86
Prcedure changes fr the Ignitin Interlck Prgram Anyne cnvicted f a 21 902 (a) ffense must successfully cmplete the Ignitin Interlck Prgram. The time perids are as fllws: 1 st cnvictin 6 mnths 2 nd cnvictin 12 mnths 3 rd cnvictin 3 years Remval frm the Prgram results in an indefinite suspensin. Page 21 f 86
Prcedure changes fr the Ignitin Interlck Prgram Credit will be applied if custmer enrlls and successfully cmpletes the admin per se case related t the same ffense. PLEASE NOTE: ALJ des nt need t calculate hw much credit a custmer will receive. Page 22 f 86
Prcedure changes fr the Ignitin Interlck Prgram A licensee is deemed t have successfully cmpleted the prgram if, in the 3 cnsecutive mnths prir t a licensee s date f release frm the Prgram, there was nt a vilatin f: 1. An attempt t start the vehicle with a bac f.04% r mre unless a subsequent test is perfrmed in 10 minutes that registers a bac lwer than.04 % 2. Failure t take r pass a randm test with a bac f.025% r lwer unless a subsequent test perfrmed within 10 minutes registers a bac lwer than.025 % 3. Failure f the participant t appear at the apprved service prvider when required fr maintenance, repair, calibratin mnitring, inspectin r replacement f the device causing the device t cease t functin. Page 23 f 86
1 MARYLAND INTERLOCK RELATED STATUTES AND REGULATIONS 16-205. SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION ON CONVICTION OF CERTAIN ALCOHOL- OR DRUG-RELATED OFFENSES... 6 [MVA may revke license if cnvicted f 21-902(a) r (d)]... 6 [MVA may revke if cnvicted f 21-902(b) r (c) AND cnvicted within 3 years was previusly cnvicted f (a), (b), (c), r (d)]... 6 [MVA must ffer Interlck in lieu f revcatin if eligible]... 6 [MVA Must revke license if hmicide by mtr vehicle while under influence r impaired]... 7 [MVA may suspend fr 60 days fr cnvictin f 21-902(b) r (c)... 7 [MVA may suspend fr ne year if cnvicted twice within 5 years f any vilatins f 21-902]... 7 [But persns suspended fr ne year can pt int the interlck prgram]... 7 [Persn under 21 and cnvicted f any 21-902 vilatin shall be suspended fr ne year fr first vilatin, tw years fr secnd vilatin]... 8 [Under 21 persn has the ptin fr interlck instead f suspensin]... 8 [Licensee shall get credit if already suspended fr vilatin f license restrictin per 16-113(f)]... 8 [Licensee can request t cnslidate prpsed suspensins related t same incident]... 8 [MVA must suspend fr 1 year if cnvicted within 5 years f 21-901(a) and/r (d)]... 9 [Licensee can ask fr interlck instead f suspensin]... 9 [MVA must give ntice that 1 year f interlck is an ptin instead f suspensin]... 9 [If license des nt agree t interlck f ne year, MVA can later require interlck fr MORE than ne year]... 10 [If licensee des ne year suspensin, he r she then has t enter interlck prgram AND install n every vehicle he r she wns]... 10 [MVA will rder interlck even if licensee des nt wn a vehicle]... 11 [And license is nt allwed t have an emplyer prvided vehicle interlck exemptin]... 12 16-205.1 SUSPENSION OR DISQUALIFICATION FOR REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO CHEMICAL TSTS FOR INTOXICATION... 13 (a) Definitins; implied cnsent t chemical test. --... 13 (2) [Implied Cnsent]... 13 (b) N cmpulsin t take chemical test; cnsequences f refusal.... 13 (1) [Cannt be Cmpelled t Take the Test]... 13 [Fr Smene with Maryland License]... 14 Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 1 Page 24 f 86
Test Result f 0.08 t 0.14 180 Days fr First r Subsequent... 14 Result f 0.15 r abve 180 fr First; 270 fr Subsequent... 14 Test Result f 0.08 t 0.14 and DEATH 6 Mnths fr First; 1 Year fr Subsequent... 14 Test Result f 0.15 r abve and DEATH 1 Year fr First; Revke fr Subsequent... 14 [Test Refusal 270 fr First; 2 Years fr Subsequent]... 15 (ii) In the case f a nnresident r unlicensed persn [= same as licensed drivers]:... 15 (iii) Cmmercial Licensed Drivers... 16 1. CDL and Refusal: 1 year fr first; 3 years fr transprt haz-mat; life if previusly disqualified fr 1 year per certain prvisins.... 16 (2) [General Directives fr the Detaining Officer Advice t be Given]... 16 [Advise f Administrative Penalties]... 17 [Advise f Curt Impsed Interlck Penalties Upn Cnvictin fr a Refusal]... 17 [Advise f the Curt Impsed Interlck Requirement fr a Refusal Upn Cnvictin]... 17 (3) [Specific Directives f Detaining Officer if Driver Refuses Test r has BAC 0.08 t 0.14]... 17 [Issue 45 Day Temprary License and Advise f Time t Request Hearing]... 17 [Must request hearing within 10 day r n extensin f temprary license while waiting fr hearing]... 18 [Advise Driver Can Nw Enter Interlck Prgram fr 1 year withut a hearing if 0.08 t 0.14 BUT SEE SUBSECTION (g) fr 180 day interlck fr 0.08 0.14]... 18 (c) Circumstances under which chemical tests required; administratin; liability. [death r life threatening injury] --. 19 (d) Prcedure where individual incapable f refusing test. --... 19 (e) Administratin f tests. --... 20 (f) Ntice and hearing n refusal t take test; suspensin f license r privilege t drive; disqualificatin frm driving cmmercial vehicles.... 20 [30 days t submit written request fr hearing]... 20 [If hearing nt requested in 10 days, suspensin r revcatin becmes effective]... 20 [If hearing is requested within 10 days]... 21 [hearing is t be set within 30 days f receipt]... 21 [if hearing nt within 30 days, temprary license usually will be extended]... 22 [if hearing request is after 10 days but within 30 days]... 22 [Only 8 issues t be cnsidered at hearing]... 24 (g) Request t participate in Ignitin Interlck System Prgram... 27 (h) Withdrawal f initial refusal t take test; subsequent cnsent. --... 27 (i) Multiple administrative ffenses f refusal t take test r tests indicating alchl cncentratin f 0.08 r mre. 28 2 Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 2 Page 25 f 86
(j) Restrictins upn drug r cntrlled dangerus substance testing.... 28 (k) Curt review f suspensin f license r privilege t drive r disqualificatin frm driving cmmercial vehicles.... 29 (l) Further administrative sanctins. --... 29 (m) Effect f criminal charges. --... 30 (n) Stay f suspensin. --... 30 () Mdificatin f suspensin fr travel t and frm place f emplyment. --... 30 (p) Mdificatin f suspensin fr participatin in Ignitin Interlck System Prgram. --... 30 (q) Summary suspensin fr failure t cmplete Ignitin Interlck System Prgram. --... 31 (r) Exceptins. --... 31 16-402. ASSESSMENT OF POINTS... 32 16-404 EFFECT OF ACCUMULATED POINTS... 33 (a) Actin by Administratin. -- The Administratin shall take the fllwing actins fr pints accumulated within any 2-year perid:... 33 (b) Administratin t issue ntice. [suspensin at 8 pints; revcatin at 12 pints]... 33 (c) Duratin f suspensin. --... 33 [enhanced suspensin fr pints arising frm driving impaired cnvictins]... 33 [enhanced suspensin fr driving impaired cnvictins can be mdified with interlck]... 34 (d) Minr driver with prvisinal license. [avid 5 pints in 12 mnths if under 18]... 34 16-404.1. IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM... 35 (a) Definitins. --... 35 (b) In general. --... 35 (c) Requirements fr participatin. -- An individual may be a participant if:... 36 (d) Mandatry participatin; sanctins fr failure t participate r cmplete prgram.... 36 [Situatins fr which failure t cmplete results in suspensin until successful cmpletin]... 36 [If cnvicted f DUI, 21-901(a)]... 36 [If cnvicted f DWImpaired while transprting minr under 16, 21-902(b)(2)]... 36 [If license suspended r revked because f a cnvictin f 21-902(a) r the pints assciated with a cnvictin fr 21-902(a)]... 36 [If license revked fr a hmicide r life threatening injury while under the influence]... 36 [If rdered by curt per 27-107.1 (cnvictin fr 21-902(b) r (c) ]... 37 [Situatins in which failure t cmplete the interlck prgram results in 1 year suspensin]... 37 3 Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 3 Page 26 f 86
[If rdered by Curt per 27-107 (discretinary rder fr up t three years fr a cnvictin r PBJ fr 21-902(a) r (b))]... 37 [If cnvicted f 21-902(b) within 5 years f any cnvictin f 21-902]... 37 [If under 21 and vilating alchl restrictin r 21-902(b) r (c)]... 37 [Time Perid fr Participatin After a Cnvictin fr An Alchl r Drug Related Offense]... 38 [Time Perid Can be Lnger if rdered by Curt r Anther Administrative Prceeding]... 38 (e) Later applicatin fr participatin.... 38 (f) Restricted license, reinstatement, r suspensin; ntice f suspensin r revcatin t include infrmatin n Prgram; fees. --... 38 [MVA can mdify suspensin and allw interlck]... 38 [MVA can mdify revcatin and allw interlck]... 39 [MVA can impse suspensin instead f revcatin; and als interlck]... 39 (g) Restrictin prhibiting driving vehicle withut ignitin interlck system.... 39 (h) Cmmencement f participatin.... 40 (i) Length f participatin fr habitual ffenders. -- [24 mnths]... 40 (j) Equipment standards and prtcl. --... 40 (k) Mnitring participatin; fee. --... 40 (l) Curt rder nt affected.... 40 (m) Perids f participatin t be cncurrent. --... 41 [and licensee t get credit fr time spent in prgram per 16-205.1]... 41 (n) Successful cmpletin f Prgram.... 41 () Issuance f license n successful cmpletin f Prgram. --... 41 (p) Reentry int Prgram. --... 41 [If licensee fails ut, can get back in after 30 day suspensin]... 41 [If get back in, have t d entire term f interlck again]... 42 (q) Suspensin r revcatin fr failure t participate in Prgram t be cncurrent with any ther suspensin r revcatin.... 42 (r) Ntice r warning f participatin in Prgram. --... 42 TA 27-101 PENALTIES FOR MISDEMEANORS... 43 [(c ) 2 mnths/$500 fine fr first Driving Impaired by Alchl (21-902(b)) r Driving Unsafe with Cmbinatin f Drugs and Alchl (21-902(c))]... 43 [(f) 1 year/$500 fr Secnd 21-902(b) r (c) cnvictin]... 43 [Third f Subsequent cnvictin f 21-902(b) r (c) 3 years/$3000]... 44 4 Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 4 Page 27 f 86
[(h) Driving Vehicle Nt Equipped with Interlck 1 year/$1000]... 44 [(j) Mandatry Minimums fr 2 nd r 3 rd DUI r DU-Drugs Cnvictin Within 5 Years]... 44 [(k) DUI (21-902(a)) r DU-Drugs (21-902(d)) Penalties, First, Secnd, Third r Mre]... 45 [Prir cnvictin per any ther 21-902 within five years cunts as a prir (a) r (d)]... 46 [(q) 21-902 Vilatins While Transprting a Minr]... 46 [Any prir vilatin f any sectin f 21-902 cunts as a prir]... 46 [(x) Enhanced Penalty fr Refusing T Take a Breath r Bld Test]... 47 27-107. IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM -- ADDITIONAL PENALTY FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL PER SE, WHILE IMPAIRED BY ALCOHOL, OR OTHER CONDITION OF PROBATION... 48 (a) "Ignitin interlck system" defined. --... 48 [(b) Curt MAY rder as cnditin f prbatin r PBJ fr up t three years.]... 48 [(c ) Prcedure fr Curt t Fllw If rdering Interlck as Cnditin f Prbatin]... 48 (d) Slicitatin f r having anther persn start vehicle.... 49 (e) Starting vehicle fr anther.... 49 (f) Tampering r circumventin.... 49 (g) Furnishing vehicle withut an ignitin interlck system; peratin f vehicles in the curse f emplyment. --... 49 [Requirements t Get Emplyer Vehicle Exemptin frm Interlck]... 49 27-107.1. Persn cnvicted f 21-902(b) r (c)... 51 [Curt must rder 1 year f interlck if cnvicted f 21-902(b) r (c) AND refused a test]... 51 [One year interlck term is cncurrent with any ther interlck rder]... 51 [Gets credit fr any time n interlck pursuant t 16-205.1 (fr taking r failing test)]... 51 COMAR 11.11.13.02 DEFINITIONS... 52 COMAR 11.11.13.03 REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT IN PROGRAM... 53 COMAR 11.11.13.04 VIOLATIONS OF INTERLOCK PROGRAM... 54 COMAR 11.11.13.05 REMOVAL FROM THE PROGRAM... 55 COMAR 11.11.13.06 RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF VIOLATION... 56 COMAR 11.11.13.07 HEARING RIGHTS... 56 COMAR 11.11.13.08 REFERRAL TO MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD... 56 COMAR 11.11.13.09 SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION... 56 5 Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 5 Page 28 f 86
6 16-205. SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION ON CONVICTION OF CERTAIN ALCOHOL- OR DRUG-RELATED OFFENSES (a) Revcatin fr vilatin f 21-902 f this article. [MVA may revke license if cnvicted f 21-902(a) r (d)] (1) The Administratin may revke the license f any persn wh: (i) Is cnvicted under 21-902(a) r (d) f this article f driving r attempting t drive a mtr vehicle while under the influence f alchl, while under the influence f alchl per se, r while impaired by a cntrlled dangerus substance; r [MVA may revke if cnvicted f 21-902(b) r (c) AND cnvicted within 3 years was previusly cnvicted f (a), (b), (c), r (d)] (ii) Within a 3-year perid, is cnvicted under 21-902(b) r (c) f this article f driving r attempting t drive a mtr vehicle while impaired by alchl r while s far impaired by any drug, any cmbinatin f drugs, r a cmbinatin f ne r mre drugs and alchl that the persn cannt drive a vehicle safely and wh was previusly cnvicted f any cmbinatin f tw r mre vilatins under: 1. 21-902(a) f this article f driving r attempting t drive a mtr vehicle while under the influence f alchl r while under the influence f alchl per se; 2. 21-902(b) f this article f driving r attempting t drive a mtr vehicle while impaired by alchl; 3. 21-902(c) f this article f driving r attempting t drive a mtr vehicle while s far impaired by any drug, any cmbinatin f drugs, r a cmbinatin f ne r mre drugs and alchl that the persn cannt drive a vehicle safely; r 4. 21-902(d) f this article f driving r attempting t drive a mtr vehicle while impaired by a cntrlled dangerus substance. [MVA must ffer Interlck in lieu f revcatin if eligible] (2) In the ntice f prpsed revcatin, the Administratin shall advise an individual wh is cnvicted under 21-902(a) f this article that the individual, if eligible, is required t participate in the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram fr the fllwing perids: (i) 6 mnths the first time the individual is required t participate in the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram; (ii) 1 year the secnd time the individual is required t participate in the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram; and Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 6 Page 29 f 86
7 (iii) 3 years the third r any subsequent time the individual is required t participate in the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram. [MVA Must revke license if hmicide by mtr vehicle while under influence r impaired] (b) Revcatin fr vilatin f Title 2, Subtitle 5 f the Criminal Law Article. -- The Administratin: (1) Shall revke the license f any persn wh has been cnvicted, under Title 2, Subtitle 5 f the Criminal Law Article, f hmicide by a mtr vehicle while under the influence f alchl, impaired by alchl, r impaired by any drug, any cmbinatin f drugs, a cmbinatin f ne r mre drugs and alchl, r a cntrlled dangerus substance; and (2) May nt issue a temprary license t drive fr any persn whse license has been revked under item (1) f this subsectin during an administrative appeal f the revcatin. [MVA may suspend fr 60 days fr cnvictin f 21-902(b) r (c) (c) 60-day suspensin. -- (1) Subject t subsectin (d-1) f this sectin and 16-404.1 f this title, the Administratin may suspend fr nt mre than 60 days the license f any persn wh is cnvicted under 21-902(b) r (c) f this article f driving r attempting t drive a mtr vehicle while impaired by alchl r while s far impaired by any drug, any cmbinatin f drugs, r a cmbinatin f ne r mre drugs and alchl that the persn cannt drive a vehicle safely. (2) A suspensin under this subsectin shall be cncurrent with any ther suspensin r revcatin impsed by the Administratin that arises ut f the circumstances f the cnvictin fr a vilatin f 21-902 f this article described in this subsectin. [MVA may suspend fr ne year if cnvicted twice within 5 years f any vilatins f 21-902] (d) 1-year suspensin. -- (1) Subject t subsectin (d-1) and subsectin (e) f this sectin and 16-404.1 f this title, the Administratin may suspend fr nt mre than 1 year the license f any persn wh, within a 5- year perid, is cnvicted f any vilatin f 21-902 f this article after the persn was previusly cnvicted f any vilatin under 21-902 f this article. [But persns suspended fr ne year can pt int the interlck prgram] (2) If requested by the persn, the Administratin may issue a restricted license fr the perid f a suspensin t a persn wh participates in the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram under 16-404.1 f this title. (3) A suspensin under this subsectin shall be cncurrent with any ther suspensin r revcatin impsed by the Administratin that arises ut f the circumstances f the cnvictin fr the vilatin f 21-902 f this article described in this subsectin. Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 7 Page 30 f 86
8 [Persn under 21 and cnvicted f any 21-902 vilatin shall be suspended fr ne year fr first vilatin, tw years fr secnd vilatin] (d-1) Vilatins by persn under 21 years f age. [Under 21 persn has the ptin fr interlck instead f suspensin] (1) Ntwithstanding subsectins (c) and (d) f this sectin and subject t 16-404.1 f this title, fr a persn wh is under the age f 21 years n the date f a vilatin f 21-902 f this article, and wh is subsequently cnvicted f the vilatin under 21-902 f this article, the Administratin shall suspend the persn's license t drive fr: (i) 1 year fr a first cnvictin f 21-902 f this article; and (ii) 2 years fr a secnd r subsequent cnvictin f 21-902 f this article. (2) A suspensin impsed under this subsectin shall: (i) Be cncurrent with any ther suspensin r revcatin impsed by the Administratin that arises ut f the circumstances f the cnvictin fr a vilatin f 21-902 f this article described in this subsectin; and [Licensee shall get credit if already suspended fr vilatin f license restrictin per 16-113(f)] (ii) Receive credit fr any suspensin perid impsed under 16-113(f) f this title r 16-205.1 f this subtitle that arises ut f the circumstances f the cnvictin fr a vilatin f 21-902 f this article described in this subsectin. [Licensee can request t cnslidate prpsed suspensins related t same incident] (3) (i) Subject t the prvisins f this paragraph, a persn may request n the recrd that a hearing n a suspensin under this subsectin and any ther hearing n anther suspensin r revcatin under this sectin, 16-206(c)(3) r 16-213 f this subtitle, r 16-404 f this title that arises ut f the circumstances f the cnvictin fr a vilatin f 21-902 f this article described in this subsectin be cnslidated. (ii) A persn wh requests cnslidatin f hearings under this paragraph shall waive n the recrd each applicable ntice f right t request a hearing required under Title 12, Subtitle 1 r 2 f this article r Title 10, Subtitle 2 f the State Gvernment Article that applies t the ther suspensins r revcatins arising ut f the same circumstances. (iii) A hearing under this paragraph may nt be pstpned at the request f the persn wh requests cnslidatin f hearings under subparagraph (i) f this paragraph due t a cnslidatin f the hearings. (iv) Subject t the prvisins f this paragraph, the Administratin shall cnslidate the hearings described in this paragraph unless the administrative law judge finds in writing that gd cause exists nt t cnslidate the hearings. Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 8 Page 31 f 86
9 [MVA must suspend fr 1 year if cnvicted within 5 years f 21-901(a) and/r (d)] (e) 1-year suspensin; hearing; ntice. -- (1) In this subsectin, "mtr vehicle" des nt include a cmmercial mtr vehicle. [Licensee can ask fr interlck instead f suspensin] (2) Subject t the prvisins f this subsectin and 16-404.1 f this title, the Administratin shall suspend fr 1 year the license f a persn wh is cnvicted f: (i) A vilatin f 21-902(a) f this article mre than nce within a 5-year perid; (ii) A vilatin f 21-902(a) f this article within a 5-year perid after the persn was previusly cnvicted f a vilatin f 21-902(d) f this article; r (iii) A vilatin f 21-902(d) f this article within a 5-year perid after the persn was previusly cnvicted f a vilatin f 21-902(a) f this article. [MVA must give ntice that 1 year f interlck is an ptin instead f suspensin] (3) On receiving a recrd f a cnvictin f a persn fr a vilatin described in paragraph (2) f this subsectin, the Administratin shall issue t the persn a ntice f suspensin f the persn's license that: (i) States that the persn's license shall be suspended fr 1 year subject t 16-404.1 f this title; (ii) States that a restricted license may be issued during the 1-year perid f suspensin if: 1. The persn maintains an ignitin interlck system n a mtr vehicle wned r perated by the persn fr 1 year r a lnger perid if required under 16-404.1 f this title; and 2. The license is restricted t prhibit the persn frm driving a mtr vehicle that is nt equipped with an ignitin interlck system; (iii) Advises the persn f the requirements under paragraph (7) f this subsectin fr a persn wh des nt participate in the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram in accrdance with this paragraph during the 1-year perid f suspensin; (iv) Advises the persn f the right t request a hearing n a suspensin under this paragraph; and (v) Advises the persn f the right, instead f requesting a hearing n a suspensin under this paragraph, t be subject t a 1-year perid f suspensin, during which, the persn may be issued a restricted license under this paragraph if the fllwing cnditins are met: 1. The persn's driver's license is nt currently suspended, revked, canceled, r refused; 2. The persn surrenders a valid Maryland driver's license r signs a statement certifying that the driver's license is n lnger in the persn's pssessin; and 3. The persn elects in writing, within the same time limit fr requesting a hearing, t meet the ignitin interlck system requirements under this paragraph fr 1 year; and Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 9 Page 32 f 86
10 (vi) Prvides infrmatin abut the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram and hw a persn participates in the Prgram under 16-404.1 f this title. (4) After ntice under paragraph (3) f this subsectin, the Administratin shall suspend a persn's license under this subsectin if: (i) The persn des nt request a hearing; (ii) After a hearing, the Administratin finds that the persn was cnvicted f: 1. A vilatin f 21-902(a) f this article mre than nce within a 5-year perid; 2. A vilatin f 21-902(a) f this article within a 5-year perid after the persn was previusly cnvicted f a vilatin f 21-902(d) f this article; r 3. A vilatin f 21-902(d) f this article within a 5-year perid after the persn was previusly cnvicted f a vilatin f 21-902(a) f this article; r (iii) The persn fails t appear fr a hearing requested by the persn. [If license des nt agree t interlck f ne year, MVA can later require interlck fr MORE than ne year] (5) The Administratin may mdify a suspensin under paragraph (4) f this subsectin t: (i) Order the persn t maintain fr 1 year r a lnger perid if required under 16-404.1 f this title an ignitin interlck system n a mtr vehicle wned r perated by the persn; and (ii) Impse a restrictin n the persn's license that prhibits the persn frm driving a mtr vehicle that is nt equipped with an ignitin interlck system. (6) A persn wh participates in the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram fr at least 1 year under paragraph (5) f this subsectin is exempt frm the requirements f paragraphs (7) thrugh (11) f this subsectin. [If licensee des ne year suspensin, he r she then has t enter interlck prgram AND install n every vehicle he r she wns] (7) The Administratin shall, within 90 days f the expiratin f the 1-year perid f suspensin, issue t the persn a ntice, unless this ntice requirement was waived at a hearing described in paragraph (4) f this subsectin, that: (i) States that the persn shall maintain fr nt less than 6 mnths and nt less than the perid required under 16-401.1 f this title, dating frm the expiratin f the 1-year perid f suspensin, an ignitin interlck system n each mtr vehicle wned by the persn; (ii) States that the Administratin shall impse a restrictin n the persn's license that prhibits the persn frm driving a mtr vehicle that is nt equipped with an ignitin interlck system fr a perid f nt less than 6 mnths and nt less than the perid required under 16-401.1 f this title, dating frm the expiratin f the 1-year perid f suspensin; and (iii) Advises the persn f the right t request a hearing under this paragraph. (8) After ntice under paragraph (7) f this subsectin, r a waiver f ntice, the Administratin shall rder a persn t maintain fr nt less than 6 mnths and nt less than the perid required under 16-401.1 f this title, dating frm the expiratin f the 1-year perid f suspensin, an Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 10 Page 33 f 86
11 ignitin interlck system n each mtr vehicle wned by the persn and impse a license restrictin that prhibits the persn frm driving a mtr vehicle that is nt equipped with an ignitin interlck system if: (i) The persn des nt request a hearing; (ii) The Administratin finds at a hearing that the persn wns ne r mre mtr vehicles and that n financial hardship, as described in paragraphs (9) and (10) f this subsectin, will be created by requiring the persn t maintain an ignitin interlck system n each mtr vehicle wned by the persn; r (iii) The persn fails t appear fr a hearing requested by the persn. (9) If the Administratin finds at a hearing that maintenance f an ignitin interlck system n a mtr vehicle wned by the persn creates a financial hardship n the persn, the family f the persn, r a c-wner f the mtr vehicle, the Administratin: (i) Shall impse a restrictin n the license f the persn fr nt less than 6 mnths and nt less than the perid required under 16-401.1 f this title, dating frm the expiratin f the 1-year perid f suspensin, that prhibits the persn frm driving any mtr vehicle that is nt equipped with an ignitin interlck system; and (ii) May nt require the persn t maintain an ignitin interlck system n any mtr vehicle t which the financial hardship applies. (10) An exemptin under paragraph (9)(ii) f this subsectin applies nly under circumstances that: (i) Are specific t the persn's mtr vehicle; and (ii) Meet criteria cntained in regulatins that shall be adpted by the Administratin. [MVA will rder interlck even if licensee des nt wn a vehicle] (11) If a persn requests a hearing and the Administratin finds that the persn des nt wn a mtr vehicle at the expiratin f the 1-year perid f suspensin, the Administratin shall impse a restrictin n the license f the persn fr nt less than 6 mnths and nt less than the perid required under 16-401.1 f this title, dating frm the expiratin f the 1-year perid f suspensin, that prhibits the persn frm driving any mtr vehicle that is nt equipped with an ignitin interlck system. (12) Each ntice and hearing under this subsectin shall meet the requirements f Title 12, Subtitle 2 f this article. (13) This subsectin des nt limit any prvisin f this article that allws r requires the Administratin t: (i) Revke r suspend a license f a persn; r (ii) Prhibit a persn frm driving a mtr vehicle that is nt equipped with an ignitin interlck system. (14) A suspensin impsed under this subsectin shall be cncurrent with any ther suspensin r revcatin impsed by the Administratin that arises ut f the circumstances f the cnvictin fr a vilatin f 21-902(a) r (d) f this article described in this subsectin. Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 11 Page 34 f 86
12 [And license is nt allwed t have an emplyer prvided vehicle interlck exemptin] (15) Ntwithstanding any ther prvisin f this subsectin, a persn wh is subject t suspensin under paragraph (2) f this subsectin may nt perate a mtr vehicle wned r prvided by the persn's emplyer that is nt equipped with an ignitin interlck device, as set frth in 27-107(g) f this article. (f) Mdificatin upn participatin in Ignitin Interlck System Prgram. -- (1) Subject t paragraph (2) f this subsectin, the Administratin may mdify any suspensin under this sectin r any suspensin under 16-205.1 f this subtitle and issue a restricted license t a licensee wh participates in the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram established under 16-404.1 f this title. (2) The Administratin may nt mdify a suspensin and issue a restricted license during a mandatry perid f suspensin described in subsectin (e) f this sectin. (g) Administratin t reinstate license after suspensin. -- When a suspensin impsed under subsectin (c), (d),, r (e) f this sectin r 16-206(b) f this subtitle expires, the Administratin immediately shall return the license r reinstate the privilege f the driver, unless the license r privilege has been refused, revked, suspended, r canceled under any ther prvisins f the Maryland Vehicle Law. Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 12 Page 35 f 86
13 16-205.1 SUSPENSION OR DISQUALIFICATION FOR REFUSAL TO SUBMIT TO CHEMICAL TSTS FOR INTOXICATION (a) Definitins; implied cnsent t chemical test. -- (2) [Implied Cnsent] (1) (i) In this sectin the fllwing wrds have the meanings indicated. (ii) "Specimen f bld" and "1 specimen f bld" means 1 sample f bld that is taken, in a single prcedure, in 2 r mre prtins in 2 r mre separate vials. (iii) "Test" means, unless the cntext requires therwise: 1. A test f a persn's breath r f 1 specimen f a persn's bld t determine alchl cncentratin; 2. A test r tests f 1 specimen f a persn's bld t determine the drug r cntrlled dangerus substance cntent f the persn's bld; r 3. Bth: A. A test f a persn's breath r a test f 1 specimen f a persn's bld, t determine alchl cncentratin; and B. A test r tests f 1 specimen f a persn's bld t determine the drug r cntrlled dangerus substance cntent f the persn's bld. (iv) "Under the influence f alchl" includes under the influence f alchl per se as defined by 11-174.1 f this article. (2) Any persn wh drives r attempts t drive a mtr vehicle n a highway r n any private prperty that is used by the public in general in this State is deemed t have cnsented, subject t the prvisins f 10-302 thrugh 10-309, inclusive, f the Curts and Judicial Prceedings Article, t take a test if the persn shuld be detained n suspicin f driving r attempting t drive while under the influence f alchl, while impaired by alchl, while s far impaired by any drug, any cmbinatin f drugs, r a cmbinatin f ne r mre drugs and alchl that the persn culd nt drive a vehicle safely, while impaired by a cntrlled dangerus substance, in vilatin f an alchl restrictin, r in vilatin f 16-813 f this title. (b) N cmpulsin t take chemical test; cnsequences f refusal. (1) [Cannt be Cmpelled t Take the Test] (1) Except as prvided in subsectin (c) f this sectin, a persn may nt be cmpelled t take a test. Hwever, the detaining fficer shall advise the persn that, n receipt f a swrn statement frm the Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 13 Page 36 f 86
fficer that the persn was s charged and refused t take a test, r was tested and the result indicated an alchl cncentratin f 0.08 r mre, the Administratin shall: [Fr Smene with Maryland License] 14 (i) In the case f a persn licensed under this title: Test Result f 0.08 t 0.14 180 Days fr First r Subsequent 1. Except as prvided in items 2, 3, and 4 f this item, fr a test result indicating an alchl cncentratin f 0.08 r mre at the time f testing: A. Fr a first ffense, suspend the driver's license fr 180 days; r B. Fr a secnd r subsequent ffense, suspend the driver's license fr 180 days; Result f 0.15 r abve 180 fr First; 270 fr Subsequent 2. Except as prvided in item 4 f this item, fr a test result indicating an alchl cncentratin f 0.15 r mre at the time f testing: A. Fr a first ffense, suspend the persn's driving privilege fr 180 days; r B. Fr a secnd r subsequent ffense, suspend the persn's driving privilege fr 270 days; Test Result f 0.08 t 0.14 and DEATH 6 Mnths fr First; 1 Year fr Subsequent 3. Except as prvided in item 4 f this item, fr a test result indicating an alchl cncentratin f 0.08 r mre at the time f testing, if the persn was invlved in a mtr vehicle accident that resulted in the death f anther persn: A. Fr a first ffense, suspend the persn's driving privilege fr 6 mnths; r B. Fr a secnd r subsequent ffense, suspend the persn's driving privilege fr 1 year; Test Result f 0.15 r abve and DEATH 1 Year fr First; Revke fr Subsequent 4. Fr a test result indicating an alchl cncentratin f 0.15 r mre at the time f testing, if the persn was invlved in a mtr vehicle accident that resulted in the death f anther persn: A. Fr a first ffense, suspend the persn's driving privilege fr 1 year; r B. Fr a secnd r subsequent ffense, revke the persn's driving privilege; r Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 14 Page 37 f 86
15 [Test Refusal 270 fr First; 2 Years fr Subsequent] 5. Fr a test refusal: 1 A. Fr a first ffense, suspend the driver's license fr 270 days; r B. Fr a secnd r subsequent ffense, suspend the driver's license fr 2 years; (ii) In the case f a nnresident r unlicensed persn [= same as licensed drivers]: 1. Except as prvided in items 2, 3, and 4 f this item, fr a test result indicating an alchl cncentratin f 0.08 r mre at the time f testing: A. Fr a first ffense, suspend the persn's driving privilege fr 180 days; r B. Fr a secnd r subsequent ffense, suspend the persn's driving privilege fr 180 days; 2. Except as prvided in item 4 f this item, fr a test result indicating an alchl cncentratin f 0.15 r mre at the time f testing: A. Fr a first ffense, suspend the persn's driving privilege fr 180 days; r B. Fr a secnd r subsequent ffense, suspend the persn's driving privilege fr 270 days; 3. Except as prvided in item 4 f this item, fr a test result indicating an alchl cncentratin f 0.08 r mre at the time f testing, if the persn was invlved in a mtr vehicle accident that resulted in the death f anther persn: A. Fr a first ffense, suspend the persn's driving privilege fr 6 mnths; r B. Fr a secnd r subsequent ffense, suspend the persn's driving privilege fr 1 year; 4. Fr a test result indicating an alchl cncentratin f 0.15 r mre at the time f testing, if the persn was invlved in a mtr vehicle accident that resulted in the death f anther persn: A. Fr a first ffense, suspend the persn's driving privilege fr 1 year; r B. Fr a secnd r subsequent ffense, revke the persn's driving privilege; r 5. Fr a test refusal: A. Fr a first ffense, suspend the persn's driving privilege fr 270 days; r 1 N enhanced penalty fr a case invlving death and a refusal?? Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 15 Page 38 f 86
(iii) Cmmercial Licensed Drivers B. Fr a secnd r subsequent ffense, suspend the persn's driving privilege fr 2 years; and (iii) In additin t any applicable driver's license suspensins authrized under this sectin, in the case f a persn perating a cmmercial mtr vehicle r wh hlds a cmmercial instructinal permit r a cmmercial driver's license wh refuses t take a test: 1. CDL and Refusal: 1 year fr first; 3 years fr transprt haz-mat; life if previusly disqualified fr 1 year per certain prvisins. 1. Disqualify the persn's cmmercial instructinal permit r cmmercial driver's license fr a perid f 1 year fr a first ffense, 3 years fr a first ffense which ccurs while transprting hazardus materials required t be placarded, and disqualify fr life if the persn's cmmercial instructinal permit r cmmercial driver's license has been previusly disqualified fr at least 1 year under: A. 16-812(a) r (b) f this title; B. A federal law; r C. Any ther state's law; r 2. If the persn hlds a cmmercial instructinal permit r a cmmercial driver's license issued by anther state, disqualify the persn's privilege t perate a cmmercial mtr vehicle and reprt the refusal and disqualificatin t the persn's resident state which may result in further penalties impsed by the persn's resident state. (2) [General Directives fr the Detaining Officer Advice t be Given] (2) Except as prvided in subsectin (c) f this sectin, if a plice fficer stps r detains any persn wh the plice fficer has reasnable grunds t believe is r has been driving r attempting t drive a mtr vehicle while under the influence f alchl, while impaired by alchl, while s far impaired by any drug, any cmbinatin f drugs, r a cmbinatin f ne r mre drugs and alchl that the persn culd nt drive a vehicle safely, while impaired by a cntrlled dangerus substance, in vilatin f an alchl restrictin, r in vilatin f 16-813 f this title, and wh is nt uncnscius r therwise incapable f refusing t take a test, the plice fficer shall: (i) Detain the persn; (ii) Request that the persn permit a test t be taken; 16 Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 16 Page 39 f 86
17 [Advise f Administrative Penalties] (iii) Advise the persn f the administrative sanctins that shall be impsed fr test results indicating an alchl cncentratin f at least 0.08 but less than 0.15 at the time f testing; (iv) Advise the persn f the administrative sanctins, including ineligibility fr mdificatin f a suspensin r issuance f a restricted license unless the persn participates in the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram under 16-404.1 f this title, that shall be impsed fr refusal t take the test and fr test results indicating an alchl cncentratin f 0.15 r mre at the time f testing; [Advise f Curt Impsed Interlck Penalties Upn Cnvictin fr a Refusal] (v) Advise the persn f the additinal criminal penalties that may be impsed under 27-101(x) 2 f this article n cnvictin f a vilatin f 21-902 f this article if the persn knwingly refused t take a test arising ut f the same circumstances as the vilatin; and [Advise f the Curt Impsed Interlck Requirement fr a Refusal Upn Cnvictin] (vi) Advise the persn that a curt shall impse participatin in the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram as part f the sentence in accrdance with 27-107.1 3 f this article. (3) [Specific Directives f Detaining Officer if Driver Refuses Test r has BAC 0.08 t 0.14] (3) If the persn refuses t take the test r takes a test which results in an alchl cncentratin f 0.08 r mre at the time f testing, the plice fficer shall: [Issue 45 Day Temprary License and Advise f Time t Request Hearing] (i) Cnfiscate the persn's driver's license issued by this State; (ii) Acting n behalf f the Administratin, persnally serve an rder f suspensin n the persn; (iii) Issue a temprary license t drive; (iv) Infrm the persn that the temprary license allws the persn t cntinue driving fr 45 days if the persn is licensed under this title; (v) Infrm the persn that: 1. The persn has a right t request, at that time r within 10 days, a hearing t shw cause why the driver's license shuld nt be suspended cncerning the refusal t take the test r fr test results indicating an alchl cncentratin f 0.08 r mre at the time f testing, and the hearing will be scheduled within 45 days; and 2 27-101(x) prvides fr an additinal pssible penalty f $500 r 2 mnths imprisnment fr a refusal but nly if trier f fact finds beynd a reasnable dubt the driver refused, and the State gave advanced ntice f intent t seek the enhanced penalty 15 days befre Circuit Curt plea r trial r 5 days befre District Curt trial. 3 27-107.1 prvides that fr any persn wh refuses a test and is cnvicted f either 21-902(b) Driving While Impaired by Alchl, r 21-902(c) Driving Unsafe While Under Influence f Drugs and/r Alchl, the Curt shall impse the interlck fr ne year, cncurrent with any interlck impsed by the MVA and with credit given fr any time with the interlck pursuant t 16-205.1. Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 17 Page 40 f 86
[Must request hearing within 10 day r n extensin f temprary license while waiting fr hearing] 2. If a hearing request is nt made at that time r within 10 days, but within 30 days the persn requests a hearing, a hearing t shw cause why the driver's license shuld nt be suspended cncerning the refusal t take the test r fr test results indicating an alchl cncentratin f 0.08 r mre at the time f testing will be scheduled, but a request made after 10 days des nt extend a temprary license issued by the plice fficer that allws the persn t cntinue driving fr 45 days; (vi) Advise the persn f the administrative sanctins that shall be impsed in the event f failure t request a hearing, failure t attend a requested hearing, r upn an adverse finding by the hearing fficer; [Advise Driver Can Nw Enter Interlck Prgram fr 1 year withut a hearing if 0.08 t 0.14 BUT SEE SUBSECTION (g) fr 180 day interlck fr 0.08 0.14] (vii) Infrm the persn that, if the persn refuses a test r takes a test that indicates an alchl cncentratin f 0.08 r mre at the time f testing, the persn may participate in the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram under 16-404.1 f this title instead f requesting a hearing under this paragraph, if the fllwing cnditins are met: 1. The persn's driver's license is nt currently suspended, revked, canceled, r refused; and 2. Within the same time limits set frth in item (v) f this paragraph, the persn: A. Surrenders a valid Maryland driver's license r signs a statement certifying that the driver's license is n lnger in the persn's pssessin; and B. Elects in writing t participate in the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram fr 1 year; (viii) Prvide infrmatin abut the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram and hw a persn participates in the Prgram under 16-404.1 f this title; and (ix) Within 72 hurs after the issuance f the rder f suspensin, send any cnfiscated driver's license, cpy f the suspensin rder, and a swrn statement t the Administratin, that states: 1. The fficer had reasnable grunds t believe that the persn had been driving r attempting t drive a mtr vehicle n a highway r n any private prperty that is used by the public in general in this State while under the influence f alchl, while impaired by alchl, while s far impaired by any drug, any cmbinatin f drugs, r a cmbinatin f ne r mre drugs and alchl that the persn culd nt drive a vehicle safely, while impaired by a cntrlled dangerus substance, in vilatin f an alchl restrictin, r in vilatin f 16-813 f this title; 2. The persn refused t take a test when requested by the plice fficer, the persn submitted t the test which indicated an alchl cncentratin f 0.08 r 18 Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 18 Page 41 f 86
mre at the time f testing, r the persn submitted t the test which indicated an alchl cncentratin f 0.15 r mre at the time f testing; and 3. The persn was fully advised f the administrative sanctins that shall be impsed, including the fact that a persn wh refuses t take the test r takes a test that indicates an alchl cncentratin f 0.15 r mre at the time f testing is eligible fr mdificatin f a suspensin r issuance f a restricted license. (c) Circumstances under which chemical tests required; administratin; liability. [death r life threatening injury] -- 19 (1) If a persn is invlved in a mtr vehicle accident that results in the death f, r a life threatening injury t, anther persn and the persn is detained by a plice fficer wh has reasnable grunds t believe that the persn has been driving r attempting t drive while under the influence f alchl, while impaired by alchl, while s far impaired by any drug, any cmbinatin f drugs, r a cmbinatin f ne r mre drugs and alchl that the persn culd nt drive a vehicle safely, while impaired by a cntrlled dangerus substance, r in vilatin f 16-813 f this title, the persn shall be required t submit, as directed by the fficer, t a test f: (i) The persn's breath t determine alchl cncentratin; (ii) One specimen f the persn's bld, t determine alchl cncentratin r t determine the drug r cntrlled dangerus substance cntent f the persn's bld; r (iii) Bth the persn's breath under item (i) f this paragraph and ne specimen f the persn's bld under item (ii) f this paragraph. (2) If a plice fficer directs that a persn be tested, then the prvisins f 10-304 f the Curts and Judicial Prceedings Article shall apply. (3) Any medical persnnel wh perfrm any test required by this sectin are nt liable fr any civil damages as the result f any act r missin related t such test, nt amunting t grss negligence. (d) Prcedure where individual incapable f refusing test. -- (1) If a plice fficer has reasnable grunds t believe that a persn has been driving r attempting t drive a mtr vehicle while under the influence f alchl, while impaired by alchl, while s far impaired by any drug, any cmbinatin f drugs, r a cmbinatin f ne r mre drugs and alchl that the persn culd nt drive a vehicle safely, while impaired by a cntrlled dangerus substance, r in vilatin f 16-813 f this title, and if the plice fficer determines that the persn is uncnscius r therwise incapable f refusing t take a test, the plice fficer shall: (i) Obtain prmpt medical attentin fr the persn; (ii) If necessary, arrange fr remval f the persn t a nearby medical facility; and (iii) If a test wuld nt jepardize the health r well-being f the persn, direct a qualified medical persn t withdraw bld fr a test. Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 19 Page 42 f 86
20 (2) If a persn regains cnsciusness r therwise becmes capable f refusing befre the taking f a test, the plice fficer shall fllw the prcedure set frth in subsectin (b) r (c) f this sectin. (e) Administratin f tests. -- (1) The tests t determine alchl cncentratin may be administered by an individual wh has been examined and is certified by the Department f State Plice as sufficiently equipped and trained t administer the tests. (2) The Department f State Plice may adpt regulatins fr the examinatin and certificatin f individuals trained t administer tests t determine alchl cncentratin. (f) Ntice and hearing n refusal t take test; suspensin f license r privilege t drive; disqualificatin frm driving cmmercial vehicles. [30 days t submit written request fr hearing] (1) Subject t the prvisins f this subsectin, at the time f, r within 30 days frm the date f, the issuance f an rder f suspensin, a persn may submit a written request fr a hearing befre an fficer f the Administratin if: (i) The persn is arrested fr driving r attempting t drive a mtr vehicle while under the influence f alchl, while impaired by alchl, while s far impaired by any drug, any cmbinatin f drugs, r a cmbinatin f ne r mre drugs and alchl that the persn culd nt drive a vehicle safely, while impaired by a cntrlled dangerus substance, in vilatin f an alchl restrictin, r in vilatin f 16-813 f this title; and (ii) 1. There is an alchl cncentratin f 0.08 r mre at the time f testing; r 2. The persn refused t take a test. (2) A request fr a hearing made by mail shall be deemed t have been made n the date f the United States Pstal Service pstmark n the mail. (3) If the driver's license has nt been previusly surrendered, the license must be surrendered at the time the request fr a hearing is made. [If hearing nt requested in 10 days, suspensin r revcatin becmes effective] (4) If a hearing request is nt made at the time f r within 10 days after the issuance f the rder f suspensin r revcatin, the Administratin shall: (i) Make the rder effective and shall: 1. Except as prvided in items 2, 3, and 4 f this item, fr a test result indicating an alchl cncentratin f 0.08 r mre at the time f testing: A. Fr a first ffense, suspend the driver's license fr 180 days; r B. Fr a secnd r subsequent ffense, suspend the driver's license fr 180 days; Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 20 Page 43 f 86
2. Except as prvided in item 4 f this item, fr a test result indicating an alchl cncentratin f 0.15 r mre at the time f testing: A. Fr a first ffense, suspend the driver's license fr 180 days; r B. Fr a secnd r subsequent ffense, suspend the driver's license fr 270 days; 3. Except as prvided in item 4 f this item, fr a test result indicating an alchl cncentratin f 0.08 r mre at the time f testing, if the persn was invlved in a mtr vehicle accident that resulted in the death f anther persn: A. Fr a first ffense, suspend the driver's license fr 6 mnths; r B. Fr a secnd r subsequent ffense, suspend the driver's license fr 1 year; 4. Fr a test result indicating an alchl cncentratin f 0.15 r mre at the time f testing, if the persn was invlved in a mtr vehicle accident that resulted in the death f anther persn: A. Fr a first ffense, suspend the driver's license fr 1 year; r B. Fr a secnd r subsequent ffense, revke the driver's license; r 5. Fr a test refusal: A. Fr a first ffense, suspend the driver's license fr 270 days; r B. Fr a secnd ffense r subsequent ffense, suspend the driver's license fr 2 years; and (ii) 1. In the case f a persn perating a cmmercial mtr vehicle r wh hlds a cmmercial instructinal permit r a cmmercial driver's license wh refuses t take a test, disqualify the persn frm perating a cmmercial mtr vehicle fr a perid f 1 year fr a first ffense, 3 years fr a first ffense which ccurs while transprting hazardus materials required t be placarded, and fr life fr a secnd r subsequent ffense which ccurs while perating any cmmercial vehicle; r 2. In the case f a persn perating a cmmercial mtr vehicle wh refuses t take a test, and wh hlds a cmmercial instructinal permit r a cmmercial driver's license issued by anther state, disqualify the persn's privilege t perate a cmmercial mtr vehicle in this State and reprt the refusal and disqualificatin t the persn's resident state which may result in further penalties impsed by the persn's resident state. [If hearing is requested within 10 days] (5) [hearing is t be set within 30 days f receipt] (i) If the persn requests a hearing at the time f r within 10 days after the issuance f the rder f suspensin and surrenders the driver's license r, if applicable, the persn's cmmercial instructinal permit r cmmercial driver's license, the Administratin shall set a hearing fr a date within 30 days f the receipt f the request. Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 21 21 Page 44 f 86
(ii) Subject t the prvisins f this paragraph, a pstpnement f a hearing under this paragraph des nt extend the perid fr which the persn is authrized t drive and the suspensin and, if applicable, the disqualificatin shall becme effective n the expiratin f the 45-day perid after the issuance f the rder f suspensin. [if hearing nt within 30 days, temprary license usually will be extended] (iii) A pstpnement f a hearing described under this paragraph shall extend the perid fr which the persn is authrized t drive if: 1. Bth the persn and the Administratin agree t the pstpnement; 2. The Administratin cannt prvide a hearing within the perid required under this paragraph; r 3. Under circumstances in which the persn made a request, within 10 days f the date that the rder f suspensin was served under this sectin, fr the issuance f a subpena under 12-108 f this article except as time limits are changed by this paragraph: A. The subpena was nt issued by the Administratin; B. An adverse witness fr whm the subpena was requested, and n whm the subpena was served nt less than 5 days befre the hearing described under this paragraph, fails t cmply with the subpena at an initial r subsequent hearing described under this paragraph held within the 45-day perid; r C. A witness fr whm the subpena was requested fails t cmply with the subpena, fr gd cause shwn, at an initial r subsequent hearing described under this paragraph held within the 45-day perid after the issuance f the rder f suspensin. (iv) If a witness is served with a subpena fr a hearing under this paragraph, the witness shall cmply with the subpena within 20 days frm the date that the subpena is served. (v) If a hearing is pstpned beynd the 45-day perid after the issuance f the rder f suspensin under the circumstances described in subparagraph (iii) f this paragraph, the Administratin shall stay the suspensin and issue a temprary license that authrizes the persn t drive nly until the date f the rescheduled hearing described under this paragraph. (vi) T the extent pssible, the Administratin shall expeditiusly reschedule a hearing that is pstpned under this paragraph. [if hearing request is after 10 days but within 30 days] 22 (6) (i) If a hearing request is nt made at the time f, r within 10 days frm the date f the issuance f an rder f suspensin, but within 30 days f the date f the issuance f an rder f suspensin, the persn requests a hearing and surrenders the driver's license r, if applicable, the persn's cmmercial instructinal permit r cmmercial driver's license, the Administratin shall: 1. A. Make a suspensin rder effective suspending the license fr the applicable perid f time described under paragraph (4)(i) f this subsectin; and Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 22 Page 45 f 86
B. In the case f a persn perating a cmmercial mtr vehicle r wh hlds a cmmercial instructinal permit r a cmmercial driver's license wh refuses t take a test, disqualify the persn's cmmercial instructinal permit r cmmercial driver's license, r privilege t perate a cmmercial mtr vehicle in this State, fr the applicable perid f time described under paragraph (4)(ii) f this subsectin; and 2. Set a hearing fr a date within 45 days f the receipt f a request fr a hearing under this paragraph. (ii) A request fr a hearing scheduled under this paragraph des nt extend the perid fr which the persn is authrized t drive, and the suspensin and, if applicable, the disqualificatin shall becme effective n the expiratin f the 45- day perid that begins n the date f the issuance f the rder f suspensin. (iii) A pstpnement f a hearing described under this paragraph shall stay the suspensin nly if: 1. Bth the persn and the Administratin agree t the pstpnement; 2. The Administratin cannt prvide a hearing under this paragraph within the perid required under this paragraph; r 3. Under circumstances in which the persn made a request, within 10 days f the date that the persn requested a hearing under this paragraph, fr the issuance f a subpena under 12-108 f this article except as time limits are changed by this paragraph: A. The subpena was nt issued by the Administratin; B. An adverse witness fr whm the subpena was requested, and n whm the subpena was served nt less than 5 days befre the hearing, fails t cmply with the subpena at an initial r subsequent hearing under this paragraph held within the 45-day perid that begins n the date f the request fr a hearing under this paragraph; r C. A witness fr whm the subpena was requested fails t cmply with the subpena, fr gd cause shwn, at an initial r subsequent hearing under this paragraph held within the 45-day perid that begins n the date f the request fr a hearing under this paragraph. (iv) If a witness is served with a subpena fr a hearing under this paragraph, the witness shall cmply with the subpena within 20 days frm the date that the subpena is served. (v) If a hearing is pstpned beynd the 45-day perid that begins n the date f the request fr a hearing under this paragraph under circumstances described in subparagraph (iii) f this paragraph, the Administratin shall stay the suspensin and issue a temprary license that authrizes the persn t drive nly until the date f the rescheduled hearing. (vi) T the extent pssible, the Administratin shall expeditiusly reschedule a hearing that is pstpned under this paragraph. 23 Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 23 Page 46 f 86
24 [Only 8 issues t be cnsidered at hearing] (7) (i) At a hearing under this sectin, the persn has the rights described in 12-206 f this article, but at the hearing the nly issues shall be: 1. Whether the plice fficer wh stps r detains a persn had reasnable grunds t believe the persn was driving r attempting t drive while under the influence f alchl, while impaired by alchl, while s far impaired by any drug, any cmbinatin f drugs, r a cmbinatin f ne r mre drugs and alchl that the persn culd nt drive a vehicle safely, while impaired by a cntrlled dangerus substance, in vilatin f an alchl restrictin, r in vilatin f 16-813 f this title; 2. Whether there was evidence f the use by the persn f alchl, any drug, any cmbinatin f drugs, a cmbinatin f ne r mre drugs and alchl, r a cntrlled dangerus substance; 3. Whether the plice fficer requested a test after the persn was fully advised, as required under subsectin (b)(2) f this sectin, f the administrative sanctins that shall be impsed; 4. Whether the persn refused t take the test; 5. Whether the persn drve r attempted t drive a mtr vehicle while having an alchl cncentratin f 0.08 r mre at the time f testing; 6. Whether the persn drve r attempted t drive a mtr vehicle while having an alchl cncentratin f 0.15 r mre at the time f testing; 7. If the hearing invlves disqualificatin f a cmmercial instructinal permit r a cmmercial driver's license, whether the persn was perating a cmmercial mtr vehicle r held a cmmercial instructinal permit r a cmmercial driver's license; r 8. Whether the persn was invlved in a mtr vehicle accident that resulted in the death f anther persn. (ii) The swrn statement f the plice fficer and f the test technician r analyst shall be prima facie evidence f a test refusal, a test result indicating an alchl cncentratin f 0.08 r mre at the time f testing, r a test result indicating an alchl cncentratin f 0.15 r mre at the time f testing. (8) (i) After a hearing, the Administratin shall suspend r revke the persn's license r privilege t drive if: 1. The plice fficer wh stpped r detained the persn had reasnable grunds t believe the persn was driving r attempting t drive while under the influence f alchl, while impaired by alchl, while s far impaired by any drug, any cmbinatin f drugs, r a cmbinatin f ne r mre drugs and alchl that the persn culd nt drive a vehicle safely, while impaired by a cntrlled dangerus substance, in vilatin f an alchl restrictin, r in vilatin f 16-813 f this title; 2. There was evidence f the use by the persn f alchl, any drug, any cmbinatin f drugs, a cmbinatin f ne r mre drugs and alchl, r a cntrlled dangerus substance; 3. The plice fficer requested a test after the persn was fully advised, as required under subsectin (b)(2) f this sectin, f the administrative sanctins that shall be impsed; 4. A. The persn refused t take the test; r Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 24 Page 47 f 86
B. A test t determine alchl cncentratin was taken and the test result indicated an alchl cncentratin f 0.08 r mre at the time f testing; and 5. When applicable, the persn was invlved in a mtr vehicle accident that resulted in the death f anther persn. (ii) After a hearing, the Administratin shall disqualify the persn frm driving a cmmercial mtr vehicle if: 1. The persn was detained while perating a cmmercial mtr vehicle r while hlding a cmmercial instructinal permit r a cmmercial driver's license; 2. The plice fficer wh stpped r detained the persn had reasnable grunds t believe that the persn was driving r attempting t drive while under the influence f alchl, while impaired by alchl, while s far impaired by any drug, any cmbinatin f drugs, r a cmbinatin f ne r mre drugs and alchl that the persn culd nt drive a vehicle safely, while impaired by a cntrlled dangerus substance, in vilatin f an alchl restrictin, r in vilatin f 16-813 f this title; 3. There was evidence f the use by the persn f alchl, any drug, any cmbinatin f drugs, a cmbinatin f ne r mre drugs and alchl, r a cntrlled dangerus substance; 4. The plice fficer requested a test after the persn was fully advised f the administrative sanctins that shall be impsed; and 5. The persn refused t take the test. (iii) If the persn is licensed t drive a cmmercial mtr vehicle r hlds a cmmercial instructinal permit, the Administratin shall disqualify the persn in accrdance with subparagraph (ii) f this paragraph, but may nt impse a suspensin under subparagraph (i) f this paragraph, if: 1. The persn was detained while perating a cmmercial mtr vehicle r while hlding a cmmercial instructinal permit r a cmmercial driver's license; 2. The plice fficer had reasnable grunds t believe the persn was in vilatin f an alchl restrictin r in vilatin f 16-813 f this title; 3. The plice fficer did nt have reasnable grunds t believe the driver was driving while under the influence f alchl, driving while impaired by alchl, while s far impaired by any drug, any cmbinatin f drugs, r a cmbinatin f ne r mre drugs and alchl that the persn culd nt drive a vehicle safely, r while impaired by a cntrlled dangerus substance; and 4. The driver refused t take a test. (iv) In the absence f a cmpelling reasn fr failure t attend a hearing, failure f a persn t attend a hearing is prima facie evidence f the persn's inability t answer the swrn statement f the plice fficer r the test technician r analyst, and the Administratin summarily shall: 1. Suspend the driver's license r privilege t drive; and 25 Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 25 Page 48 f 86
2. If the driver is detained in a cmmercial mtr vehicle r hlds a cmmercial instructinal permit r cmmercial driver's license, disqualify the persn frm perating a cmmercial mtr vehicle. (v) The suspensin impsed shall be: 1. Except as prvided in items 2 and 3 f this subparagraph, fr a test result indicating an alchl cncentratin f 0.08 r mre at the time f testing: A. Fr a first ffense, a suspensin fr 180 days; r B. Fr a secnd r subsequent ffense, a suspensin fr 180 days; 2. Except as prvided in item 3 f this subparagraph, fr a test result indicating an alchl cncentratin f 0.15 r mre at the time f testing: A. Fr a first ffense, a suspensin f 180 days; r B. Fr a secnd r subsequent ffense, a suspensin f 270 days; 3. Except as prvided in item 4 f this subparagraph, fr a test result indicating an alchl cncentratin f 0.08 r mre at the time f testing, if the persn was invlved in a mtr vehicle accident that resulted in the death f anther persn: A. Fr a first ffense, suspend the driver's license fr 6 mnths; r B. Fr a secnd r subsequent ffense, suspend the driver's license fr 1 year; 4. Fr a test result indicating an alchl cncentratin f 0.15 r mre at the time f testing, if the persn was invlved in a mtr vehicle accident that resulted in the death f anther persn: A. Fr a first ffense, suspend the driver's license fr 1 year; r B. Fr a secnd r subsequent ffense, revke the driver's license; r 5. Fr a test refusal: A. Fr a first ffense, a suspensin fr 270 days; r B. Fr a secnd r subsequent ffense, a suspensin fr 2 years. (vi) A disqualificatin impsed under subparagraph (ii) r (iii) f this paragraph shall be fr a perid f 1 year fr a first ffense, 3 years fr a first ffense which ccurs while transprting hazardus material required t be placarded, and life fr a secnd r subsequent ffense which ccurs while perating r attempting t perate any cmmercial mtr vehicle. (vii) A disqualificatin f a cmmercial instructinal permit r a cmmercial driver's license is nt subject t any mdificatins, nr may a restricted cmmercial instructinal permit r cmmercial driver's license be issued in lieu f a disqualificatin. (viii) A disqualificatin fr life may be reduced if permitted by 16-812(d) f this title. 26 Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 26 Page 49 f 86
27 (g) Request t participate in Ignitin Interlck System Prgram (g) Request t participate in Ignitin Interlck System Prgram. -- Instead f requesting a hearing r n a suspensin r revcatin under subsectin (f) f this sectin, a persn may request t participate in the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram under 16-404.1 f this title if: (1) The persn's driver's license is nt currently suspended, revked, canceled, r refused; and (2) Within the same time limits set frth in subsectin (f) f this sectin, the persn: (i) Surrenders a valid Maryland driver's license r signs a statement certifying that the driver's license is n lnger in the persn's pssessin; and (ii) Elects in writing t participate in the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram fr: 1. 180 days fr an ffense f a test result indicating an alchl cncentratin f at least 0.08 but nt mre than 0.14; 2. 1 year fr an ffense f a test result indicating an alchl cncentratin f 0.15 r mre; r 3. 1 year fr an ffense f a test refusal. (h) Withdrawal f initial refusal t take test; subsequent cnsent. -- (1) An initial refusal t take a test that is withdrawn as prvided in this subsectin is nt a refusal t take a test. (2) A persn wh initially refuses t take a test may withdraw the initial refusal and subsequently cnsent t take the test if the subsequent cnsent: (i) Is unequivcal; (ii) Des nt substantially interfere with the timely and efficacius administratin f the test; and (iii) Is given by the persn: 1. Befre the delay in testing wuld materially affect the utcme f the test; and 2. A. Fr the purpse f a test fr determining alchl cncentratin, within 2 hurs f the persn's apprehensin; r B. Fr the purpse f a test fr determining the drug r cntrlled dangerus substance cntent f the persn's bld, within 4 hurs f the persn's apprehensin. (3) In determining whether a persn has withdrawn an initial refusal fr the purpses f paragraph (1) f this subsectin, amng the factrs that the Administratin shall cnsider are the fllwing: (i) Whether the test wuld have been administered prperly: 1. Fr the purpse f a test fr determining alchl cncentratin, within 2 hurs f the persn's apprehensin; r 2. Fr the purpse f a test fr determining the drug r cntrlled dangerus substance cntent f the persn's bld, within 4 hurs f the persn's apprehensin; (ii) Whether a qualified persn, as defined in 10-304 f the Curts Article, t administer the test and testing equipment were readily available; (iii) Whether the delay in testing wuld have interfered with the administratin f a test t anther persn; Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 27 Page 50 f 86
28 (iv) Whether the delay in testing wuld have interfered with the attentin t ther duties f the arresting fficer r a qualified persn, as defined in 10-304 f the Curts Article; (v) Whether the persn's subsequent cnsent t take the test was made in gd faith; and (vi) Whether the cnsent after the initial refusal was while the persn was still in plice custdy. (4) In determining whether a persn has withdrawn an initial refusal fr the purpses f paragraph (1) f this subsectin, the burden f prf rests with the persn t establish by a prepnderance f the evidence the requirements f paragraph (2) f this subsectin. (i) Multiple administrative ffenses f refusal t take test r tests indicating alchl cncentratin f 0.08 r mre. Ntwithstanding any ther prvisin f this sectin, if a driver's license is suspended based n multiple administrative ffenses f refusal t take a test, r a test t determine alchl cncentratin taken that indicated an alchl cncentratin f 0.08 r mre at the time f testing, r any cmbinatin f these administrative ffenses cmmitted at the same time, r arising ut f circumstances simultaneus in time and place, r arising ut f the same incident, the Administratin: (1) Shall suspend the driver's license fr the administrative ffense that results in the lengthiest perid f suspensin; and (2) May nt impse any additinal perids f suspensin fr the remainder f the administrative ffenses. (j) Restrictins upn drug r cntrlled dangerus substance testing. Ntwithstanding any ther prvisin f this sectin, a test fr drug r cntrlled dangerus substance cntent under this sectin: (1) May nt be requested as described under subsectin (b) f this sectin, required as described under subsectin (c) f this sectin, r directed as described under subsectin (d) f this sectin, by a plice fficer unless the law enfrcement agency f which the fficer is a member has the capacity t have such tests cnducted; (2) May nly be requested as described under subsectin (b) f this sectin, required as described under subsectin (c) f this sectin, r directed as described under subsectin (d) f this sectin, by a plice fficer wh is a trainee, has been trained, r is participating directly r indirectly in a prgram f training that is: (i) Designed t train and certify plice fficers as drug recgnitin experts; and (ii) Cnducted by a law enfrcement agency f the State, r any cunty, municipal, r ther law enfrcement agency in the State described in item (3)(i)1 thrugh 12 f this subsectin: 1. In cnjunctin with the Natinal Highway Traffic Safety Administratin; r 2. As a prgram f training f plice fficers as drug recgnitin experts that cntains requirements fr successful cmpletin f the training prgram that are the substantial equivalent f the requirements f the Drug Recgnitin Training Prgram develped by the Natinal Highway Traffic Safety Administratin; and Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 28 Page 51 f 86
29 (3) May nly be requested as described under subsectin (b) f this sectin, required as described under subsectin (c) f this sectin, r directed as described under subsectin (d) f this sectin: (i) In the case f a plice fficer wh is a trainee, r wh is participating directly r indirectly in a prgram f training described in item (2) f this subsectin, if the plice fficer is a member f, and is designated as a trainee r a participant by the head f: 1. The Department f State Plice; 2. The Baltimre City Plice Department; 3. A plice department, bureau, r frce f a cunty; 4. A plice department, bureau, r frce f an incrprated city r twn; 5. The Maryland Transit Administratin Plice Frce; 6. The Maryland Prt Administratin Plice Frce f the Department f Transprtatin; 7. The Maryland Transprtatin Authrity Plice Frce; 8. The Plice Frce f a University f Maryland campus r anther institutin in the University System f Maryland r Mrgan State University; 9. The plice frce fr a State university r cllege under the directin and cntrl f the University System f Maryland; 10. A sheriff's department f any cunty r Baltimre City; 11. The Natural Resurces Plice Frce r the Frest and Park Service Plice Frce f the Department f Natural Resurces; r 12. The Maryland Capitl Plice f the Department f General Services; r (ii) In the case f a plice fficer wh has been trained as a drug recgnitin expert, if the plice fficer is a member f, and certified as a drug recgnitin expert by the head f ne f the law enfrcement agencies described in item (i)1 thrugh 12 f this item. (k) Curt review f suspensin f license r privilege t drive r disqualificatin frm driving cmmercial vehicles. If the Administratin impses a suspensin, revcatin, r disqualificatin after a hearing, the persn whse license r privilege t drive has been suspended, revked, r disqualified may appeal the final rder f suspensin r revcatin as prvided in Title 12, Subtitle 2 f this article. (l) Further administrative sanctins. -- (1) Subject t 16-812(p) f this title, this sectin des nt prhibit the impsitin f further administrative sanctins if the persn is cnvicted fr any vilatin f the Maryland Vehicle Law arising ut f the same ccurrence. (2) This subsectin may nt be cnstrued as limiting the prvisins f 16-404.1(m) f this title. Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 29 Page 52 f 86
30 (m) Effect f criminal charges. -- (1) The determinatin f any facts by the Administratin is independent f the determinatin f the same r similar facts in the adjudicatin f any criminal charges arising ut f the same ccurrence. (2) The dispsitin f thse criminal charges may nt affect any suspensin impsed under this sectin. (n) Stay f suspensin. -- (1) Except as therwise prvided in this subsectin, a suspensin impsed under this sectin may nt be stayed by the Administratin pending appeal. (2) If the persn files an appeal and requests in writing a stay f a suspensin impsed under this sectin, the Directr f the Divisin f Administrative Adjudicatin f the Administratin may stay a suspensin impsed under this sectin. () Mdificatin f suspensin fr travel t and frm place f emplyment. -- (1) This subsectin applies nly t a licensee wh takes a test that indicates an alchl cncentratin f at least 0.08 but less than 0.15 and did nt elect t participate in the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram. (2) The Administratin may mdify a suspensin under this sectin r issue a restricted license if the Administratin finds that: (i) The licensee is required t drive a mtr vehicle in the curse f emplyment; (ii) The license is required fr the purpse f attending an alchl preventin r treatment prgram; (iii) The licensee has n alternative means f transprtatin available t r frm the licensee's place f emplyment and, withut the license, the licensee's ability t earn a living wuld be severely impaired; (iv) The license is required fr the purpse f btaining health care treatment, including a prescriptin, that is necessary fr the licensee r a member f the licensee's immediate family and the licensee and the licensee's immediate family have n alternative means f transprtatin available t btain the health care treatment; r (v) The license is required fr the purpse f attending a nncllegiate educatinal institutin as defined in 2-206(a) f the Educatin Article r a regular prgram at an institutin f pstsecndary educatin. (p) Mdificatin f suspensin fr participatin in Ignitin Interlck System Prgram. -- (1) This subsectin applies nly t a licensee wh: (i) Refused t take a test; r (ii) Tk a test that indicated an alchl cncentratin f 0.15 r mre at the time f testing. Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 30 Page 53 f 86
31 (2) The Administratin may mdify a suspensin under this sectin r issue a restricted license nly if the licensee participates in the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram fr 1 year. (q) Summary suspensin fr failure t cmplete Ignitin Interlck System Prgram. -- (1) If the Administratin mdifies a suspensin under this sectin r issues a restricted license n cnditin that the licensee participate in the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram and the licensee des nt successfully cmplete the Prgram, the Administratin shall suspend the licensee's driver's license r driving privilege fr the full perid f suspensin specified in this sectin fr the applicable vilatin. (2) The Administratin shall ntify a licensee f a suspensin under this subsectin. (3) A licensee may request an administrative hearing n a suspensin impsed under this subsectin. (4) If a licensee requests a hearing under this subsectin, the suspensin shall be stayed pending the decisin at the administrative hearing. (r) Exceptins. -- The prvisins f this sectin relating t disqualificatin d nt apply t ffenses cmmitted by an individual in a nncmmercial mtr vehicle befre: (1) September 30, 2005; r (2) The initial issuance t the individual f a cmmercial instructinal permit by any state. Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 31 Page 54 f 86
32 16-402. ASSESSMENT OF POINTS (a) Pints enumerated. -- After the cnvictin f an individual fr a vilatin f Title 2, Subtitle 5, 2-209, 3-211, r 10-110 f the Criminal Law Article, r f the vehicle laws r regulatins f this State r f any lcal (28) Driving while impaired by alchl r while impaired by a drug, cmbinatin f drugs, r a cmbinatin f ne r mre drugs and alchl, r driving within 12 hurs after arrest under 21-902.1 f this article.8 pints (36) Hmicide, life threatening injury under 3-211 f the Criminal Law Article, r assault cmmitted by means f a vehicle...12 pints (37) Driving while under the influence f alchl, while under the influence f alchl per se, r while impaired by an illegally used cntrlled dangerus substance...12 pints (b) Pint assessment n multiple charge cnvictin. -- If a cnvictin ccurs n multiple charges based n ffenses alleged t have been cmmitted at the same time r arising ut f circumstances simultaneus in time and place, the Administratin: (1) Shall assess pints against the individual cnvicted nly n the charge that has the highest pint assessment; and (2) May nt assess pints n the remainder f the multiple charges. (c) Extensin f license revcatin. -- (1) On receiving a recrd f cnvictin f any mving vilatin by an individual whse license is currently revked, the Administratin may extend the date befre which the individual is eligible fr reinstatement and, if the date is extended, shall issue t the individual a ntice that: (i) States the duratin f the extensin f the license revcatin, dating frm the date f the vilatin, during which the individual's license may nt be reinstated; and (ii) Advises the individual f the right t request a hearing. (2) A ntice issued under this subsectin, and a hearing requested by the individual, shall meet the requirements f Title 12, Subtitle 2 f this article. (3) The Administratin may extend the perid f a license revcatin under this subsectin fr nt mre than the perid f time specified in paragraph (4) f this subsectin: (i) If the individual des nt request a hearing as prvided by Title 12, Subtitle 2 f this article; (ii) After a hearing, if the individual is determined t have been cnvicted f a vilatin described in this subsectin while the individual's license t drive was revked; r (iii) If the individual fails t appear fr a hearing requested by the individual under this subsectin. (4) The Administratin may extend the perid f license revcatin fr nt mre than: (i) 1 year if it is the individual's first vilatin; (ii) 18 mnths if it is the individual's secnd vilatin; r (iii) 2 years if it is the individual's third r subsequent vilatin. Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 32 Page 55 f 86
33 (d) Licenses currently revked may nt be revked. -- Ntwithstanding any ther prvisin f this title, the Administratin may nt revke a license that is currently revked. 16-404 EFFECT OF ACCUMULATED POINTS (a) Actin by Administratin. -- The Administratin shall take the fllwing actins fr pints accumulated within any 2-year perid: (1) Send a warning letter t each individual wh accumulates 3 pints; (2) Require attendance at a driver imprvement prgram cnducted under 16-212 f this title by each individual wh accumulates 5 pints, except that a Class A, B, r C licensee wh submits evidence acceptable t the Administratin that he is a prfessinal driver may nt be called in until he accumulates 8 pints; and (3) Except as prvided in 16-405 f this subtitle: (i) Suspend the license f each individual wh accumulates 8 pints; and (ii) Revke the license f each individual wh accumulates 12 pints. (b) Administratin t issue ntice. [suspensin at 8 pints; revcatin at 12 pints] (1) Except as prvided in 16-405 f this subtitle: (i) If an individual accumulates 8 pints, the Administratin shall issue a ntice f suspensin; and (ii) If an individual accumulates 12 pints, the Administratin shall issue a ntice f revcatin. (2) Each ntice shall: (i) Be persnally served r sent by certified mail, bearing a pstmark frm the United States Pstal Service; (ii) State the duratin f the suspensin r revcatin; and (iii) Advise the individual f his right, within 10 days after the ntice is sent (Saturdays, Sundays, and legal hlidays excepted), t file a written request fr a hearing befre the Administratr. (3) Unless a hearing is requested, each ntice f suspensin r revcatin is effective at the end f the 10-day perid after the ntice is sent. (c) Duratin f suspensin. -- (1) Except as prvided in paragraphs (2) and (3) f this subsectin: (i) An initial suspensin may nt be fr less than 2 days nr mre than 30 days; and (ii) Any subsequent suspensin may nt be fr less than 15 days nr mre than 90 days. [enhanced suspensin fr pints arising frm driving impaired cnvictins] (2) Subject t the prvisins f paragraph (3) f this subsectin, the fllwing suspensin perids may apply t a suspensin fr an accumulatin f pints under 16-402(a)(28) f this Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 33 Page 56 f 86
subtitle fr a vilatin f 21-902(b) r (c) f this article r a suspensin impsed under 16-404.1(f)(1)(iii) f this subtitle: (i) Fr a first cnvictin, nt mre than 6 mnths; (ii) Fr a secnd cnvictin at least 5 years after the date f the first cnvictin, nt mre than 9 mnths; (iii) Fr a secnd cnvictin less than 5 years after the date f the first cnvictin r fr a third cnvictin, nt mre than 12 mnths; and (iv) Fr a furth r subsequent cnvictin, nt mre than 24 mnths. [enhanced suspensin fr driving impaired cnvictins can be mdified with interlck] 34 (3) The Administratin may issue a restrictive license fr the perid f the suspensin t an individual wh participates in the Administratin's Ignitin Interlck System Prgram under 16-404.1 f this subtitle. (4) This subsectin des nt limit the authrity f the Administratin t issue a restrictive license r mdify a suspensin impsed under this subsectin. (d) Minr driver with prvisinal license. [avid 5 pints in 12 mnths if under 18] (1) If the hlder f a prvisinal driver's license wh is under the age f 18 years accumulates 5 r mre pints in a 12-mnth perid, the Administratin shall suspend the individual's driver's license: (i) Fr a first ffense, fr 6 mnths; and (ii) Fr a secnd r subsequent ffense, fr 1 year. (2) An individual subject t a license suspensin under this subsectin may request a hearing as prvided fr a suspensin r revcatin under Title 12, Subtitle 2 f this article. Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 34 Page 57 f 86
35 16-404.1. IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM (a) Definitins. -- (1) In this sectin the fllwing wrds have the meanings indicated. (2) "Apprved service prvider" means a persn wh is certified by: (i) The Administratin t service, install, mnitr, calibrate, and prvide infrmatin n ignitin interlck systems; and (ii) A manufacturer t be qualified t service, install, mnitr, calibrate, and prvide infrmatin n ignitin interlck systems. (3) "Manufacturer" means a persn wh manufactures ignitin interlck systems and wh certifies that apprved service prviders are qualified t service, install, mnitr, calibrate, and prvide infrmatin n ignitin interlck systems. (4) "Participant" means a participant in the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram. (5) "Prgram" means the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram. (b) In general. -- (1) The Administratin shall establish an Ignitin Interlck System Prgram in accrdance with this sectin. (2) The Administratin shall establish a prtcl fr the Prgram by regulatins that require certain minimum standards fr all service prviders wh service, install, mnitr, calibrate, and prvide infrmatin n ignitin interlck systems and include requirements that: (i) A service prvider wh applies t the Administratin fr certificatin as an apprved service prvider shall demnstrate that the service prvider is able t cmpetently service, install, mnitr, calibrate, and prvide infrmatin t the Administratin at least every 30 days n individuals required t use ignitin interlck systems; (ii) A service prvider wh applies t the Administratin fr certificatin as an apprved service prvider shall be certified by a signed affidavit frm the manufacturer that the service prvider has been trained by an authrized manufacturer and that the service prvider is cmpetent t service, install, mnitr, calibrate, and prvide infrmatin n ignitin interlck systems; (iii) Apprved service prviders be deemed t be authrized representatives f a manufacturer; and (iv) Any service f ntice upn an apprved service prvider, wh has vilated any laws r regulatins r whse ignitin interlck system has vilated any laws r regulatins, be deemed as service upn the manufacturer wh certified the apprved service prvider. Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 35 Page 58 f 86
36 (c) Requirements fr participatin. -- An individual may be a participant if: (1) The individual's license is suspended r revked under 16-205 f this title fr a vilatin f 21-902(b) r (c) f this article r 16-404 f this subtitle fr an accumulatin f pints under 16-402(a)(28) f this subtitle; (2) The individual's license has an alchl restrictin impsed under 16-113(g)(1) f this title; r (3) The Administratin mdifies a suspensin r issues a restricted license t the individual under 16-205.1 f this title. (d) Mandatry participatin; sanctins fr failure t participate r cmplete prgram. [Situatins fr which failure t cmplete results in suspensin until successful cmpletin] [If cnvicted f DUI, 21-901(a)] (1) (i) Ntwithstanding subsectin (c) f this sectin, an individual shall be a participant if: 1. The individual is cnvicted f a vilatin f 21-902(a) f this article; [If cnvicted f DWImpaired while transprting minr under 16, 21-902(b)(2)] 2. The individual is cnvicted f a vilatin f 21-902(b)(2) f this article and the minr wh was transprted was under the age f 16 years; [If license suspended r revked because f a cnvictin f 21-902(a) r the pints assciated with a cnvictin fr 21-902(a)] 3. The individual's license is suspended r revked under 16-205 f this title r 16-402(a)(37) f this subtitle fr a vilatin f 21-902(a) f this article; [If license revked fr a hmicide r life threatening injury while under the influence] 4. The individual's license is revked under 16-205(b) f this title fr: A. Hmicide by mtr vehicle while under the influence f alchl r alchl per se, hmicide by mtr vehicle while impaired by alchl, r hmicide by mtr vehicle while impaired by a cmbinatin f ne r mre drugs and alchl; r B. Life-threatening injury by mtr vehicle while under the influence f alchl r alchl per se, life-threatening injury by mtr vehicle while impaired by alchl, r life-threatening injury by mtr vehicle while impaired by ne r mre drugs and alchl; r Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 36 Page 59 f 86
37 [If rdered by curt per 27-107.1 (cnvictin fr 21-902(b) r (c) ] 5. The individual is required t be a participant by a curt rder under 27-107.1 f this article. (ii) If an individual is subject t this paragraph and fails t participate in the Prgram r successfully cmplete the Prgram, the Administratin shall suspend, ntwithstanding 16-208 f this title, the individual's license until the individual successfully cmpletes the Prgram. (iii) Nthing cntained in this paragraph limits the authrity f the Administratin t mdify a suspensin impsed under this paragraph t allw an individual t be a participant in accrdance with subsectin (e) r () f this sectin. (iv) The Administratin shall issue a restricted license t an individual wh is required t participate in the Prgram under this sectin and wh is therwise eligible. [Situatins in which failure t cmplete the interlck prgram results in 1 year suspensin] (2) (i) Ntwithstanding subsectin (c) f this sectin, an individual shall be a participant as a cnditin f mdificatin f a suspensin r revcatin f a license r issuance f a restricted license if the individual: [If rdered by Curt per 27-107 (discretinary rder fr up t three years fr a cnvictin r PBJ fr 21-902(a) r (b))] 1. Is required t be a participant by a curt rder under 27-107 f this article; [If cnvicted f 21-902(b) within 5 years f any cnvictin f 21-902] 2. Is cnvicted f a vilatin f 21-902(b) f this article and within the preceding 5 years the individual has been cnvicted f any vilatin f 21-902 f this article; r [If under 21 and vilating alchl restrictin r 21-902(b) r (c)] 3. Was under the age f 21 years n the date f a vilatin by the individual f: A. An alchl restrictin impsed under 16-113(b)(1) f this title; r B. 21-902(b) r (c) f this article. (ii) If an individual is subject t this paragraph and the individual fails t participate in the Prgram r des nt successfully cmplete the Prgram, the Administratin shall suspend the individual's license fr 1 year. (iii) Nthing cntained in this paragraph limits the authrity f the Administratin t mdify a suspensin impsed under this paragraph t allw an individual t be a participant in accrdance with subsectin (e) r () f this sectin. Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 37 Page 60 f 86
(iv) The Administratin shall issue a restricted license t an individual wh is required t participate in the Prgram under this sectin and wh is therwise eligible. [Time Perid fr Participatin After a Cnvictin fr An Alchl r Drug Related Offense] (3) Except as prvided in 16-205 f this title, an individual wh is subject t this subsectin shall participate in the Prgram fr: (i) 6 mnths the first time the individual is required under this subsectin t participate in the Prgram; (ii) 1 year the secnd time the individual is required under this subsectin t participate in the Prgram; and (iii) 3 years the third r any subsequent time the individual is required under this subsectin t participate in the Prgram. [Time Perid Can be Lnger if rdered by Curt r Anther Administrative Prceeding] (4) Paragraph (3) f this subsectin des nt limit a lnger perid f Prgram participatin that is required by: (i) A curt rder under 27-107 f this article; r (ii) The Administratin in accrdance with anther prvisin f this title. (e) Later applicatin fr participatin. If an individual subject t subsectin (c) r (d) f this sectin des nt initially becme a participant: 38 (1) The individual may apply later t the Administratin t be a participant; and (2) The Administratin may recnsider any suspensin r revcatin f the driver's license f the individual arising ut f the same circumstances and allw the individual t participate in the Prgram. (f) Restricted license, reinstatement, r suspensin; ntice f suspensin r revcatin t include infrmatin n Prgram; fees. -- (1) The Administratin may: [MVA can mdify suspensin and allw interlck] (i) Mdify a suspensin and issue a restricted license t an individual wh is a participant in the Prgram as prvided under 16-205 r 16-205.1 f this title r 16-404 f this subtitle; Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 38 Page 61 f 86
39 [MVA can mdify revcatin and allw interlck] (ii) Reinstate the driver's license f a participant whse license has been revked: 1. Fr a vilatin f 21-902(b) r (c) f this article; 2. Fr an accumulatin f pints under 16-402(a)(28) f this subtitle fr a vilatin f 21-902(b) r (c) f this article; r 3. Under 16-205.1(b) r (f) f this title; and [MVA can impse suspensin instead f revcatin; and als interlck] (iii) Ntwithstanding any ther prvisin f law, impse n a participant a perid f suspensin in accrdance with 16-404(c)(2) and (3) f this subtitle in lieu f a license revcatin: 1. Fr a vilatin f 21-902(b) r (c) f this article; 2. Fr an accumulatin f pints under 16-402(a)(28) f this subtitle fr a vilatin f 21-902(b) r (c) f this article; r 3. Under 16-205.1(b) r (f) f this title. (2) Ntwithstanding paragraph (1) f this subsectin, the Administratin shall: (i) Mdify a suspensin and issue a restricted license t an individual wh is a participant in the Prgram as prvided under 16-205 r 16-205.1 f this title r 16-404 f this subtitle; (ii) Reinstate the driver's license f a participant whse license has been revked: 1. Fr a vilatin f 21-902(a) f this article; 2. Fr an accumulatin f pints under 16-402(a)(37) f this subtitle fr a vilatin f 21-902(a) f this article; r 3. Under 16-205.1(b) r (f) f this title. (iii) Ntwithstanding any ther prvisin f law, impse n a participant a perid f suspensin in accrdance with 16-404(c)(2) and (3) f this subtitle in lieu f a license revcatin: 1. Fr a vilatin f 21-902(a) f this article; 2. Fr an accumulatin f pints under 16-402(a)(37) f this subtitle fr a vilatin f 21-902(a) f this article; r 3. Under 16-205.1(b) r (f) f this title. (3) A ntice f suspensin r revcatin sent t an individual under this title shall include infrmatin abut the Prgram and hw individuals participate in the Prgram. (4) The Administratin shall establish a fee fr the Prgram that is sufficient t cver the csts f the Prgram. (g) Restrictin prhibiting driving vehicle withut ignitin interlck system. Subject t 27-107(g)(2) f this article, the Administratin shall impse a restrictin n the individual's license that prhibits the individual frm driving a mtr vehicle that is nt equipped with an ignitin Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 39 Page 62 f 86
interlck system fr the perid f time that the individual is required t participate in the Prgram under this sectin. (h) Cmmencement f participatin. A participant is cnsidered t begin participatin in the Prgram when the participant prvides evidence f the installatin f an ignitin interlck system by an apprved service prvider in a manner required by the Administratin. (i) Length f participatin fr habitual ffenders. -- [24 mnths] 40 An individual whse license is suspended under 16-404(c)(2)(iv) f this subtitle is a habitual ffender whse license may nt be reinstated unless the individual participates in the Prgram fr at least 24 mnths. 4 (j) Equipment standards and prtcl. -- (1) Fr purpses f an ignitin interlck system used under 16-205(f) f this title, this sectin, r a curt rder under 27-107 f this article, the Administratin shall permit nly the use f an ignitin interlck system that meets r exceeds the technical standards fr breath alchl ignitin interlck devices published in the Federal Register frm time t time. (2) Fr purpses f an ignitin interlck system used under this sectin, the Administratin shall require the Prgram prtcl adpted by the Administratin. (k) Mnitring participatin; fee. -- (1) An individual required t use an ignitin interlck system under a curt rder r this sectin: (i) Shall be mnitred by the Administratin; and (ii) Except as prvided in paragraph (2) f this subsectin, shall pay the fee required by the Administratin under subsectin (f)(3) f this sectin. (2) The Administratin shall waive the fee required under this subsectin fr an individual wh is indigent. (l) Curt rder nt affected. A curt rder that requires the use f an ignitin interlck system is nt affected by 16-404(c)(3) f this subtitle. [which allws the MVA t issue a restrictive license t a persn participating in the interlck prgram fr the duratin f a suspensin impsed pursuant t 16-404(c)(2)]. 44 16-404(c )(2)(iv) prvides: Subject t the prvisins f paragraph (3) f this subsectin [allwing interlck], the fllwing suspensin perids may apply t a suspensin fr an accumulatin f pints under 16-402(a)(28) [driving impaired per 21-902(b)&(c) r driving within 12 hurs after arrest] f this subtitle fr a vilatin f 21-902(b) r (c) f this article r a suspensin impsed under 16-404.1(f)(1)(iii) f this subtitle:.... (iv) furth r subsequent cnvictin, nt mre than 24 mnths. Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 40 Page 63 f 86
41 (m) Perids f participatin t be cncurrent. -- (1) If an individual participates in the Prgram under this sectin and participates in the Prgram in accrdance with any ther prvisin f law arising ut f the same incident, the perids f participatin in the Prgram shall be cncurrent. [and licensee t get credit fr time spent in prgram per 16-205.1] (2) If an individual participates in the Prgram under 16-205.1 f this title, the individual shall receive credit tward the length f participatin in the Prgram arising ut f the same incident as authrized under subsectin (c) f this sectin r as required under subsectin (d) f this sectin. (n) Successful cmpletin f Prgram. The Administratin shall cnsider a participant t have successfully cmpleted the Prgram if the Administratin receives frm the participant's apprved service prvider a certificatin that in the 3 cnsecutive mnths befre a participant's date f release frm the Prgram there was nt: (1) An attempt t start the vehicle with a breath alchl cncentratin f 0.04 r mre unless a subsequent test perfrmed within 10 minutes registered a breath alchl cncentratin lwer than 0.04; (2) A failure t take r pass a randm test with a breath alchl cncentratin f 0.025 r lwer unless a subsequent test perfrmed within 10 minutes registered a breath alchl cncentratin lwer than 0.025; r (3) A failure f the participant t appear at the apprved service prvider when required fr maintenance, repair, calibratin, mnitring, inspectin, r replacement f the device causing the device t cease t functin as required under this sectin. () Issuance f license n successful cmpletin f Prgram. -- If an individual successfully cmpletes the Prgram and the individual's license is nt refused, revked, suspended, r canceled under anther prvisin f this article, the Administratin shall immediately issue a license t the licensee. (p) Reentry int Prgram. -- [If licensee fails ut, can get back in after 30 day suspensin] (1) Ntwithstanding 16-208 f this title, if the Administratin remves an individual frm the Prgram because the individual vilated requirements f the Prgram, the Administratin may allw the individual t reenter the Prgram after a perid f 30 days frm the date f remval. Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 41 Page 64 f 86
42 [If get back in, have t d entire term f interlck again] (2) If an individual reenters the Prgram under this subsectin, the individual shall participate in the Prgram fr the entire perid f time that was initially necessary fr successful cmpletin f the Prgram withut any credit fr the perid f participatin befre the individual was remved frm the Prgram. (3) Nthing cntained in paragraph (2) f this subsectin limits a perid f participatin in the Prgram required under any ther prvisin f this title r 27-107 f this article. (q) Suspensin r revcatin fr failure t participate in Prgram t be cncurrent with any ther suspensin r revcatin. A suspensin r revcatin f a license f an individual subject t subsectin (c) r (d) f this sectin that is impsed as a result f the failure f the individual t participate in the Prgram r successfully cmplete the Prgram shall be cncurrent with any ther suspensin r revcatin arising ut f the same incident fr which the individual is subject t subsectin (c) r (d) f this sectin. (r) Ntice r warning f participatin in Prgram. -- (1) If a persn is required t be a participant under subsectin (d) f this sectin, the Administratin shall include in the ntice f prpsed suspensin r revcatin a warning in bld cnspicuus type that the persn shall participate in the Prgram. (2) At the time that the Administratin issues a license t a persn wh is under the age f 21 years, the Administratin shall prvide t the persn a written warning in bld cnspicuus type that the persn shall participate in the Prgram if the Administratin finds the persn vilated the alchl restrictin n a driver under the age f 21 years r the persn vilated any prvisin f 21-902 f this article. (3) A persn may nt raise the absence f the warning described under this subsectin r the failure t receive that warning as a basis fr limiting the authrity f the Administratin t require that the persn participate in the Prgram in accrdance with this sectin. Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 42 Page 65 f 86
43 TA 27-101 PENALTIES FOR MISDEMEANORS (a)... (b)... [(c ) 2 mnths/$500 fine fr first Driving Impaired by Alchl (21-902(b)) r Driving Unsafe with Cmbinatin f Drugs and Alchl (21-902(c))] (c) Penalties -- $500 and 2 mnths. -- Any persn wh is cnvicted f a vilatin f any f the prvisins f the fllwing sectins f this article is subject t a fine f nt mre than $ 500 r imprisnment fr nt mre than 2 mnths r bth: (d).... (e)........ (19) Except as prvided in subsectins (f) and (q) f this sectin, 21-902(b) ("Driving while impaired by alchl"); (20) Except as prvided in subsectins (f) and (q) f this sectin, 21-902(c) ("Driving while impaired by drugs r drugs and alchl"); (21) 21-902.1 ("Driving within 12 hurs after arrest"); (23) 27-107(d), 5 (e), 6 (f), 7 r (g) 8 ("Prhibited acts -- Ignitin interlck systems"). [(f) 1 year/$500 fr Secnd 21-902(b) r (c) cnvictin] (f) Penalties -- $500 and 1 year; prir cnvictin f 21-902(a). -- (1) A persn is subject t a fine nt exceeding $ 500 r imprisnment nt exceeding 1 year r bth, if the persn is cnvicted f: (i) A vilatin f 14-103 f this article ("Pssessin f mtr vehicle master key"); r (ii) Except as prvided in subsectin (q) f this sectin, a secnd vilatin f: 1. 21-902(b) f this article ("Driving while impaired by alchl"); r 2. 21-902(c) f this article ("Driving while impaired by drugs r drugs and alchl"). 5 Having anther persn start vehicle. 6 Starting vehicle fr anther persn. 7 Tampering with r circumventing the interlck. 8 Furnishing nn-interlck vehicle t anther persn. Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 43 Page 66 f 86
44 [Third f Subsequent cnvictin f 21-902(b) r (c) 3 years/$3000] (2) Except as prvided in subsectin (q) f this sectin, a persn wh is cnvicted f a third r subsequent vilatin f 21-902(b) r (c) f this article is subject t a fine nt exceeding $ 3,000 r imprisnment nt exceeding 3 years r bth. (3) Except as prvided in subsectin (q) f this sectin, fr the purpse f secnd r subsequent ffender penalties fr a vilatin f 21-902(b) f this article prvided under paragraphs (1) and (2) f this subsectin, a prir cnvictin f 21-902(a), (c), r (d) f this article shall be cnsidered a cnvictin f 21-902(b) f this article. (4) Except as prvided in subsectin (q) f this sectin, fr the purpse f secnd r subsequent ffender penalties fr a vilatin f 21-902(c) f this article prvided under paragraphs (1) and (2) f this subsectin, a prir cnvictin f 21-902(a), (b), r (d) f this article shall be cnsidered a cnvictin f 21-902(c) f this article. (g).... [(h) Driving Vehicle Nt Equipped with Interlck 1 year/$1000] (h) Penalties -- $1,000 and 1 year; $1,000 and 2 years. -- Any persn wh is cnvicted f a vilatin f any f the prvisins f 16-113(k) f this article ("Ignitin Interlck System Prgram participant driving vehicle withut ignitin interlck"), 16-303(a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), r (g) f this article ("Driving while license is canceled, suspended, refused, r revked"), 17-107 f this article ("Prhibitins"), r 17-110 f this article ("Prviding false evidence f required security") is subject t: (1) Fr a first ffense, a fine f nt mre than $ 1,000, r imprisnment fr nt mre than 1 year, r bth; and (2) Fr any subsequent ffense, a fine f nt mre than $ 1,000, r imprisnment fr nt mre than 2 years, r bth. (i).... [(j) Mandatry Minimums fr 2 nd r 3 rd DUI r DU-Drugs Cnvictin Within 5 Years] (j) Mandatry minimum penalty. -- (1) In this subsectin, "imprisnment" includes cnfinement in: (i) An inpatient rehabilitatin r treatment center; r (ii) Hme detentin that includes electrnic mnitring fr the purpse f participating in an alchl treatment prgram that is: 1. Certified by the Department f Health and Mental Hygiene; 2. Certified by an agency in an adjacent state that has pwers and duties similar t the Department f Health and Mental Hygiene; r 3. Apprved by the curt. (2) Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 44 Page 67 f 86
(i) A persn wh is cnvicted f a vilatin f 21-902(a) f this article within 5 years after a prir cnvictin under that subsectin is subject t a mandatry minimum penalty f imprisnment fr nt less than 5 days. (ii) A persn wh is cnvicted f a third r subsequent ffense under 21-902(a) f this article within 5 years is subject t a mandatry minimum penalty f imprisnment fr nt less than 10 days. (3) (i) A persn wh is cnvicted f a vilatin f 21-902(d) f this article within 5 years after a prir cnvictin under that subsectin is subject t a mandatry minimum penalty f imprisnment fr nt less than 5 days. (ii) A persn wh is cnvicted f a third r subsequent ffense under 21-902(d) f this article within 5 years is subject t a mandatry minimum penalty f imprisnment fr nt less than 10 days. (4) A persn wh is cnvicted f an ffense under 21-902(a) f this article within 5 years f a prir cnvictin f any ffense under that subsectin shall be required by the curt t: (i) Underg a cmprehensive alchl abuse assessment; and (ii) If recmmended at the cnclusin f the assessment, participate in an alchl prgram as rdered by the curt that is: 1. Certified by the Department f Health and Mental Hygiene; 2. Certified by an agency in an adjacent state that has pwers and duties similar t the Department f Health and Mental Hygiene; r 3. Apprved by the curt. (5) A persn wh is cnvicted f an ffense under 21-902(d) f this article within 5 years f a prir cnvictin f any ffense under that subsectin shall be required by the curt t: (i) Underg a cmprehensive drug abuse assessment; and (ii) If recmmended at the cnclusin f the assessment, participate in a drug prgram as rdered by the curt that is: 1. Certified by the Department f Health and Mental Hygiene; 2. Certified by an agency in an adjacent state that has pwers and duties similar t the Department f Health and Mental Hygiene; r 3. Apprved by the curt. (6) The penalties prvided by this subsectin are mandatry and are nt subject t suspensin r prbatin. [(k) DUI (21-902(a)) r DU-Drugs (21-902(d)) Penalties, First, Secnd, Third r Mre] (k) Vilatin f 21-902(a). -- (1) Except as prvided in subsectin (q) f this sectin, any persn wh is cnvicted f a vilatin f any f the prvisins f 21-902(a) f this article ("Driving while under the influence f alchl r under the influence f alchl per se") r 21-902(d) f this article ("Driving while impaired by cntrlled dangerus substance"): (i) Fr a first ffense, shall be subject t a fine f nt mre than $ 1,000, r imprisnment fr nt mre than 1 year, r bth; (ii) Fr a secnd ffense, shall be subject t a fine f nt mre than $ 2,000, r imprisnment fr nt mre than 2 years, r bth; and Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 45 45 Page 68 f 86
(iii) Fr a third r subsequent ffense, shall be subject t a fine f nt mre than $ 3,000, r imprisnment fr nt mre than 3 years, r bth. [Prir cnvictin per any ther 21-902 within five years cunts as a prir (a) r (d)] 46 (2) Fr the purpse f secnd r subsequent ffender penalties fr vilatin f 21-902(a) f this article prvided under this subsectin, a prir cnvictin under 21-902(b), (c), r (d) f this article, within 5 years f the cnvictin fr a vilatin f 21-902(a) f this article, shall be cnsidered a cnvictin under 21-902(a) f this article. (3) Fr the purpse f secnd r subsequent ffender penalties fr vilatin f 21-902(d) f this article prvided under this subsectin, a prir cnvictin under 21-902(a), (b), r (c) f this article, within 5 years f the cnvictin fr a vilatin f 21-902(d) f this article, shall be cnsidered a cnvictin under 21-902(d) f this article. (l).... (p) [(q) 21-902 Vilatins While Transprting a Minr] (q) Vilatin f 21-902. -- (1) Any persn wh is cnvicted f a vilatin f 21-902(a)(3) r (d)(2) f this article is subject t: (i) Fr a first ffense, a fine f nt mre than $ 2,000 r imprisnment fr nt mre than 2 years r bth; (ii) Fr a secnd ffense, a fine f nt mre than $ 3,000 r imprisnment fr nt mre than 3 years r bth; and (iii) Fr a third r subsequent ffense, a fine f nt mre than $ 4,000 r imprisnment fr nt mre than 4 years r bth. (2) Any persn wh is cnvicted f a vilatin f 21-902(b)(2) r (c)(3) f this article is subject t: (i) Fr a first ffense, a fine f nt mre than $ 1,000 r imprisnment fr nt mre than 6 mnths r bth; (ii) Fr a secnd ffense, a fine f nt mre than $ 2,000 r imprisnment fr nt mre than 1 year r bth; and (iii) Fr a third r subsequent ffense, a fine f nt mre than $ 4,000 r imprisnment fr nt mre than 4 years r bth. [Any prir vilatin f any sectin f 21-902 cunts as a prir] (3) Fr the purpse f determining secnd r subsequent ffender penalties prvided under this subsectin, a prir cnvictin f any prvisin f 21-902 f this article that subjected a persn t the penalties under this subsectin shall be cnsidered a prir cnvictin. (r).... (w) Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 46 Page 69 f 86
47 [(x) Enhanced Penalty fr Refusing T Take a Breath r Bld Test] (x) Enhanced penalties. -- (1) In this sectin, "test" has the meaning stated in 16-205.1 f this article. (2) The penalties in this subsectin are in additin t any ther penalty under this title impsed fr a vilatin f 21-902 f this article. (3) Subject t paragraph (4) f this subsectin, if a persn is cnvicted f a vilatin f 21-902 f this article and the trier f fact finds beynd a reasnable dubt that the persn knwingly refused t take a test arising ut f the same circumstances as the vilatin, the persn is subject t a fine f nt mre than $ 500 r imprisnment fr nt mre than 2 mnths r bth. (4) A curt may nt impse an additinal penalty under this subsectin unless the State's Attrney serves ntice f the alleged test refusal n the defendant r the defendant's cunsel befre the acceptance f a plea f guilty r nl cntendere r at least 15 days befre trial in a circuit curt r 5 days befre trial in the District Curt, whichever is earlier. (y).... (gg) Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 47 Page 70 f 86
27-107. IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM -- ADDITIONAL PENALTY FOR DRIVING WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL PER SE, WHILE IMPAIRED BY ALCOHOL, OR OTHER CONDITION OF PROBATION (a) "Ignitin interlck system" defined. -- 48 In this sectin, "ignitin interlck system" means a device that: (1) Cnnects a mtr vehicle ignitin system t a breath analyzer that measures a driver's bld alchl level; and (2) Prevents a mtr vehicle ignitin frm starting if a driver's bld alchl level exceeds the calibrated setting n the device. [(b) Curt MAY rder as cnditin f prbatin r PBJ fr up t three years.] (b) Use required. In additin t any ther penalties prvided in this title fr a vilatin f any f the prvisins f 21-902(a) f this article ("Driving while under the influence f alchl r under the influence f alchl per se"), r 21-902(b) f this article ("Driving while impaired by alchl"), r in additin t any ther cnditin f prbatin, a curt may prhibit a persn wh is cnvicted f, r granted prbatin under 6-220 f the Criminal Prcedure Article fr, a vilatin f 21-902(a) r 21-902(b) f this article frm perating fr nt mre than 3 years a mtr vehicle that is nt equipped with an ignitin interlck system. [(c ) Prcedure fr Curt t Fllw If rdering Interlck as Cnditin f Prbatin] (c) Curt actins; curt and Administratin recrds; cnditins impsed. -- If the curt impses the use f an ignitin interlck system as a sentence, part f a sentence, r a cnditin f prbatin, the curt: (1) Shall state n the recrd the requirement fr, and the perid f the use f the system, and s ntify the Administratin; (2) Shall direct that the recrds f the Administratin reflect: (i) That the persn may nt perate a mtr vehicle that is nt equipped with an ignitin interlck system; and (ii) Whether the curt has expressly permitted the persn t perate a mtr vehicle withut an ignitin interlck system under subsectin (g)(2) f this sectin; (3) Shall direct the Administratin t nte in an apprpriate manner a restrictin n the persn's license impsed under paragraph (2)(i) r (ii) f this subsectin; (4) Shall require prf f the installatin f the system and peridic reprting by the persn fr verificatin f the prper peratin f the system; (5) Shall require the persn t have the system mnitred fr prper use and accuracy by an entity apprved by the Administratin at least semiannually, r mre frequently as the circumstances may require; and (6) (i) Shall require the persn t pay the reasnable cst f leasing r buying, mnitring, and maintaining the system; and Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 48 Page 71 f 86
49 (ii) May establish a payment schedule. (d) Slicitatin f r having anther persn start vehicle. A persn prhibited under this sectin r Title 16 f this article frm perating a mtr vehicle that is nt equipped with an ignitin interlck system may nt slicit r have anther persn attempt t start r start a mtr vehicle equipped with an ignitin interlck system. (e) Starting vehicle fr anther. -- A persn may nt attempt t start r start a mtr vehicle equipped with an ignitin interlck system fr the purpse f prviding an perable mtr vehicle t a persn wh is prhibited under this sectin r Title 16 f this article frm perating a mtr vehicle that is nt equipped with an ignitin interlck system. (f) Tampering r circumventin. -- A persn may nt tamper with, r in any way attempt t circumvent, the peratin f an ignitin interlck system that has been installed in the mtr vehicle f a persn under this sectin r Title 16 f this article. (g) Furnishing vehicle withut an ignitin interlck system; peratin f vehicles in the curse f emplyment. -- (1) Subject t the prvisins f paragraph (2) f this subsectin, a persn may nt knwingly furnish a mtr vehicle nt equipped with a functining ignitin interlck system t anther persn wh the persn knws is prhibited under subsectin (b) f this sectin r Title 16 f this article frm perating a mtr vehicle nt equipped with an ignitin interlck system. [Requirements t Get Emplyer Vehicle Exemptin frm Interlck] (2) (i) This paragraph des nt limit r therwise affect any prvisin f federal r State law relating t a hlder f a cmmercial driver's license. (ii) If a persn is required, in the curse f the persn's emplyment, t perate a mtr vehicle wned r prvided by the persn's emplyer, the persn may perate that mtr vehicle in the curse f the persn's emplyment withut installatin f an ignitin interlck system if: 1. The persn has nt been cnvicted f: A. A vilatin f 21-902(a) f this article mre than nce within a 5-year perid; B. A vilatin f 21-902(a) f this article within a 5-year perid after the persn was previusly cnvicted f a vilatin f 21-902(d) f this article; r C. A vilatin f 21-902(d) f this article within a 5-year perid after the persn was previusly cnvicted f a vilatin f 21-902(a) f this article; and Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 49 Page 72 f 86
2. The curt r the Administratin has expressly permitted the persn t perate in the curse f the persn's emplyment a mtr vehicle that is nt equipped with an ignitin interlck system. (iii) The Administratin may allw a participant in the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram under 16-404.1 f this article t perate, in the curse f the persn's emplyment, a mtr vehicle wned r prvided by the persn's emplyer that is nt equipped with an ignitin interlck system if: 1. The persn prvides infrmatin acceptable t the Administratin regarding the persn's current emplyment and the need fr the persn t perate the mtr vehicle in the curse f emplyment; and 2. The persn has nt been cnvicted f: A. A vilatin f 21-902(a) f this article mre than nce within a 5-year perid; B. A vilatin f 21-902(a) f this article within a 5-year perid after the persn was previusly cnvicted f a vilatin f 21-902(d) f this article; r C. A vilatin f 21-902(d) f this article within a 5-year perid after the persn was previusly cnvicted f a vilatin f 21-902(a) f this article. 50 Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 50 Page 73 f 86
51 27-107.1. Persn cnvicted f 21-902(b) r (c) (a) "Test" defined. -- In this sectin, "test" has the meaning stated in 16-205.1 f this article. [Curt must rder 1 year f interlck if cnvicted f 21-902(b) r (c) AND refused a test] (b) Participatin in Ignitin Interlck System Prgram mandatry. -- If a persn is cnvicted f a vilatin under 21-902(b) r (c) f this article and the trier f fact finds beynd a reasnable dubt that the persn refused t take a test arising ut f the same circumstances as the vilatin, the curt shall require the persn t participate in the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram under 16-404.1 f this article fr 1 year. [One year interlck term is cncurrent with any ther interlck rder] (c) Penalty. -- The penalty prvided in this sectin shall be: (1) In additin t any ther criminal penalty fr a vilatin f 21-902(b) r (c) f this article; (2) Cncurrent with any ther participatin in the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram rdered by the Administratin under any ther prvisin f this article. [Gets credit fr any time n interlck pursuant t 16-205.1 (fr taking r failing test)] (d) Credit. -- If a persn subject t this sectin participates in the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram under 16-205.1 f this article, the persn shall receive credit tward the length f participatin in the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram arising ut f the same incident required under this sectin. Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 51 Page 74 f 86
52 COMAR 11.11.13.02 DEFINITIONS A. In this chapter, the fllwing terms have the meanings indicated. B. Terms Defined. (1) "Administratin" means the Maryland Mtr Vehicle Administratin. (2) "Apprved service prvider" r "service prvider" has the meaning stated in Transprtatin Article, 16-404.1, Anntated Cde f Maryland. (3) "BAC" means the breath alchl cncentratin determined by a breath analyzer that measures the amunt f alchl in an individual's breath. (4) "Ignitin interlck device" r "interlck device" means a device that: (a) Cnnects a mtr vehicle's ignitin system t a breath analyzer that measures an individual's alchl cncentratin; and (b) Prevents a mtr vehicle ignitin frm starting the mtr vehicle if the driver's alchl cncentratin exceeds the calibrated setting n the device. (5) "Interlck" means the mechanism by which a mtr vehicle is prevented frm starting when the test result f an individual's breath alchl analysis exceeds a preset alchl cncentratin level. (6) "Participant" means an individual enrlled in the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram. (7) "Prgram" means the Ignitin Interlck System Prgram established by the Administratin under Transprtatin Article, 16-404.1, Anntated Cde f Maryland. (8) "Reprting perid" means the time perid that begins at the time f installatin f the ignitin interlck device and reccurs every 30 days thereafter until the successful cmpletin f the Prgram. (9) "Service Prvider Certificatin" means an electrnic verificatin that the data recrded by the device, and certified as accurate by the participants apprved service prvider, and transmitted t the Administratin in the 3 cnsecutive mnths prir t the participants cmpletin date did nt cntain any f the vilatins specified in Transprtatin Article, 16-404.1(n), Anntated Cde f Maryland. (10) "Successful cmpletin" means satisfactrily fulfilling all the cnditins fr participatin in the Prgram and the Administratin is in receipt f the Service Prvider Certificatin. Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 52 Page 75 f 86
53 COMAR 11.11.13.03 REQUIREMENTS FOR ENROLLMENT IN PROGRAM A. T enrll as a participant in the Prgram, an individual shall: (1) Have a valid Maryland license that is nt currently suspended, revked, cancelled, r refused in this r any ther state; (2) Ntify the Administratin, in writing, f the individual's chice t participate in the Prgram; (3) Have an interlck device installed in the individual's vehicle by an apprved service prvider; (4) Surrender all Maryland driver's licenses, including a temprary license, r submit a signed statement certifying n driver's license is in the individual's pssessin; (5) Submit the service prvider's cmpleted sealed enrllment frm t a full service Administratin ffice; (6) Pay the required ignitin interlck participatin fee as set frth in COMAR 11.11.05; and (7) Obtain a driver's license with an interlck-restrictin. B. An individual may nt becme a participant and will nt receive credit fr participatin in the Prgram unless all the requirements set frth in A f this regulatin have been cmplied with. C. Except when the participant is a repeat ffender subject t the prvisins f Transprtatin Article, 16-205(e), Anntated Cde f Maryland, an emplyer waiver, allwing the participant t drive an emplyer vehicle in the curse f the participants emplyment during nrmal wrking hurs, may be granted by the curts, r by the Administratin, with submissin f dcumentatin f current emplyment and the need fr the participant t perate the mtr vehicle in the curse f emplyment, in a frm that is acceptable t the Administratin. D. An individual wh requests an administrative hearing t shw cause why the individuals drivers license shuld nt be suspended r revked is n lnger eligible t participate in the Prgram unless: (1) The individual withdraws the request fr an administrative hearing and cmpletes all the requirements set frth in A f this regulatin; r (2) The individuals license suspensin r revcatin is mdified by a final decisin f an administrative law judge f the Office f Administrative Hearings t allw participatin in the Prgram. E. If the device is installed in a vehicle nt wned by the participant, the individual shall prvide the Administratin with a ntarized signed statement frm the wner f the vehicle authrizing the installatin f the interlck device. F. The participant shall abide by the terms and cnditins f the service prvider's agreement, including payment f all csts and fees assciated with the Prgram. G. The Administratin ignitin interlck participatin fee may be waived fr participants experiencing financial hardship as set frth in COMAR 11.11.11.02. H. As a cnditin f cntinued enrllment in the Prgram, a participant shall have the interlck device serviced and data dwnladed by a service prvider, at a frequency nt t exceed 30 days. Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 53 Page 76 f 86
54 COMAR 11.11.13.04 VIOLATIONS OF INTERLOCK PROGRAM A. A participant is in vilatin f the Prgram requirements if the individual: (1) Receives a suspensin, revcatin, refusal, r cancellatin f the individual's driving privilege; (2) Has the interlck device installed in a vehicle with an expired r invalid registratin; (3) Remves the interlck device withut prir apprval frm the Administratin; (4) Operates a vehicle withut an ignitin interlck device installed in the vehicle; (5) Tampers with, bypasses, damages, r therwise remves r renders the ignitin interlck device inperable, r allws anther individual t tamper with, bypass, r render the device inperable; (6) Attempts t start r perate a vehicle with a breath alchl cncentratin greater than 0.025 percent, unless there is a subsequent test reading within 10 minutes that indicates a breath alchl cncentratin belw 0.026 percent; (7) Fails t submit t a retest after starting the vehicle; (8) Fails t perate the interlck-equipped vehicle at least 50 times during a reprting perid as recrded n the interlck device; (9) Fails t take the interlck-equipped vehicle t a scheduled mnthly mnitring appintment with the service prvider as set frth in Regulatin.03F f this chapter; (10) Fails t abide by the terms and cnditins f the participant's agreement with the service prvider; (11) Allws anther individual t blw int the interlck device while the participant is perating the vehicle; (12) Participates in any ther act r use f the interlck device that pses a threat t highway safety; r (13) Receives an Order f Suspensin under Transprtatin Article, 16-205.1, Anntated Cde f Maryland. B. The Administratin shall ntify the participant when ne r mre vilatins are fund during a reprting perid. Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 54 Page 77 f 86
55 COMAR 11.11.13.05 REMOVAL FROM THE PROGRAM A. The Administratin may remve a participant frm the Prgram and reinstate the riginal suspensin r revcatin if the Administratin finds any vilatin f the Prgram requirements set frth in Regulatin.04 f this chapter. B. The Administratin may extend the participant's required perid f participatin in the Prgram by 30 days instead f remval fr a vilatin set frth in Regulatin.04 f this chapter. C. The Administratin shall remve any participant wh is in vilatin f Prgram requirements during mre than three mnthly mnitring cycles. D. The Administratin shall ntify the participant f the remval frm the Prgram and reinstatement f a suspensin r revcatin, r f the Administratin's decisin t extend the participant's required perid f participatin in the Prgram. E. Credit fr the time served in the Prgram is nt given t a participant remved frm the Prgram befre successfully cmpleting the individual's required perid f participatin. F. If a persn is remved frm the prgram befre successfully cmpleting the prgram, that persn may request that the Administratin allw re-enrllment and entry int the prgram n earlier than 30 days frm the date f the participants remval. G. A persn wh re-enters the prgram pursuant t this regulatin shall be required t cmplete the full riginal perid f assignment t the interlck prgram. H. A persn wh fails t successfully cmplete the Prgram will nt receive credit twards future participatin in the prgram arising frm the same incident. Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 55 Page 78 f 86
56 COMAR 11.11.13.06 RESPONSE TO NOTICE OF VIOLATION The Administratin may determine that a vilatin did nt ccur n receipt f verified dcumentatin r ther infrmatin satisfactry t the Administratin frm: A. The participant, within 15 days f the ntice f vilatin date, explaining why the participant cntends the vilatin was nt cmmitted; r B. The participant's interlck service prvider, indicating a reprted vilatin resulted frm a malfunctin f the installed device fr which the participant was nt respnsible. COMAR 11.11.13.07 HEARING RIGHTS A. An individual participating in the prgram wh is ntified by the Administratin that the individual will be remved fr vilatins f the Prgram under this chapter, may: (1) Request a hearing n the suspensin r revcatin resulting frm the remval frm the Prgram; and (2) Have the suspensin held in abeyance pending the utcme f the administrative hearing. B. The interlck unit shall remain installed in the vehicle until a final decisin is rendered at the hearing regarding the individuals participatin in the interlck prgram. COMAR 11.11.13.08 REFERRAL TO MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD This chapter des nt limit the Administratin's authrity t: A. Refer a participant t the Medical Advisry Bard; r B. Require that a participant in the Prgram be actively enrlled in r have cmpleted a certified alchl treatment r substance abuse prgram. COMAR 11.11.13.09 SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION A. An individual has successfully cmpleted the Prgram when: (1) The participant satisfactrily fulfilled all the cnditins fr participatin in the Prgram; and (2) The Administratin is in receipt f the Service Prvider Certificatin as required in Transprtatin Article, 16-404.1(n), Anntated Cde f Maryland. B. A persn wh successfully cmpletes the Prgram will receive credit twards future participatin in the Prgram arising frm the same incident. Brackets [... ] indicate paraphrasing f tpics r captins and nt actual wrds f statute. 56 Page 79 f 86
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