Md. Code, Local Government § 11-204
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 11-204, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§11–204.
Official statutory text
A defendant who receives a citation under this subtitle may:
(1) pay the fine to the county within 20 days after the day on which the citation is received; or
(2) elect to stand trial for the civil infraction as provided in § 11–205 of this subtitle.
(1) pay the fine to the county within 20 days after the day on which the citation is received; or
(2) elect to stand trial for the civil infraction as provided in § 11–205 of this subtitle.
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