Md. Code, Transportation § 13-705
This is the official text of Md. Code, Transportation § 13-705, part of Maryland’s Code, Transportation — governs vehicles, drivers, and roadways.
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§13–705.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) The Administration may suspend or revoke the registration or certificate of title of any vehicle if the Administration:
(i) Is satisfied that the registration or certificate was fraudulently obtained or erroneously issued;
(ii) Determines that the required fee has not been paid after reasonable notice and demand; or
(iii) Is so authorized under any other provision of law.
(2) The Administration may suspend or revoke the registration of a vehicle if:
(i) The Administration determines that the vehicle is mechanically unfit or unsafe to be operated on the highways;
(ii) The vehicle has been dismantled or wrecked; or
(iii) A registration card or registration plate not issued for that vehicle is displayed on or for the vehicle.
(b) A suspension or revocation under this section is subject to the right of appeal as follows:
(1) By a resident to the circuit court for the county in which the individual resides or has a principal place of business;
(2) By a nonresident to the circuit court for the county in which the individual temporarily resides or was apprehended; or
(3) In any other case, to the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County.
(i) Is satisfied that the registration or certificate was fraudulently obtained or erroneously issued;
(ii) Determines that the required fee has not been paid after reasonable notice and demand; or
(iii) Is so authorized under any other provision of law.
(2) The Administration may suspend or revoke the registration of a vehicle if:
(i) The Administration determines that the vehicle is mechanically unfit or unsafe to be operated on the highways;
(ii) The vehicle has been dismantled or wrecked; or
(iii) A registration card or registration plate not issued for that vehicle is displayed on or for the vehicle.
(b) A suspension or revocation under this section is subject to the right of appeal as follows:
(1) By a resident to the circuit court for the county in which the individual resides or has a principal place of business;
(2) By a nonresident to the circuit court for the county in which the individual temporarily resides or was apprehended; or
(3) In any other case, to the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County.
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