Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-123
This is the official text of Md. Code, Criminal Law § 10-123, part of Maryland’s Code, Criminal Law — defines crimes and punishments in Maryland.
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§10–123.
Official statutory text
(a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Alcoholic beverage” has the meaning stated in § 21–903 of the Transportation Article.
(c) “Bus” has the meaning stated in § 11–105 of the Transportation Article.
(d) “Cannabis” has the meaning stated in § 5–101 of this article.
(e) “Highway” has the meaning stated in § 11–127 of the Transportation Article.
(f) “Limousine” has the meaning stated in § 11–129.1 of the Transportation Article.
(g) “Motor home” has the meaning stated in § 11–134.3 of the Transportation Article.
(h) (1) “Motor vehicle” means a vehicle that:
(i) is self–propelled or propelled by electric power obtained from overhead electrical wires; and
(ii) is not operated on rails.
(2) “Motor vehicle” includes:
(i) a low speed vehicle, as defined in § 11–130.1 of the Transportation Article;
(ii) a moped, as defined in § 11–134.1 of the Transportation Article; and
(iii) a motor scooter, as defined in § 11–134.5 of the Transportation Article.
(i) “Moving violation” has the meaning stated in § 11–136.1 of the Transportation Article.
(j) “Open container” means a bottle, can, or other receptacle:
(1) that is open;
(2) that has a broken seal; or
(3) from which the contents are partially removed.
(k) “Passenger area” has the meaning stated in § 21–903 of the Transportation Article.
(l) “Taxicab” has the meaning stated in § 11–165 of the Transportation Article.
(b) “Alcoholic beverage” has the meaning stated in § 21–903 of the Transportation Article.
(c) “Bus” has the meaning stated in § 11–105 of the Transportation Article.
(d) “Cannabis” has the meaning stated in § 5–101 of this article.
(e) “Highway” has the meaning stated in § 11–127 of the Transportation Article.
(f) “Limousine” has the meaning stated in § 11–129.1 of the Transportation Article.
(g) “Motor home” has the meaning stated in § 11–134.3 of the Transportation Article.
(h) (1) “Motor vehicle” means a vehicle that:
(i) is self–propelled or propelled by electric power obtained from overhead electrical wires; and
(ii) is not operated on rails.
(2) “Motor vehicle” includes:
(i) a low speed vehicle, as defined in § 11–130.1 of the Transportation Article;
(ii) a moped, as defined in § 11–134.1 of the Transportation Article; and
(iii) a motor scooter, as defined in § 11–134.5 of the Transportation Article.
(i) “Moving violation” has the meaning stated in § 11–136.1 of the Transportation Article.
(j) “Open container” means a bottle, can, or other receptacle:
(1) that is open;
(2) that has a broken seal; or
(3) from which the contents are partially removed.
(k) “Passenger area” has the meaning stated in § 21–903 of the Transportation Article.
(l) “Taxicab” has the meaning stated in § 11–165 of the Transportation Article.
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