Md. Code, Transportation § 13-938
This is the official text of Md. Code, Transportation § 13-938, part of Maryland’s Code, Transportation — governs vehicles, drivers, and roadways.
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§13–938.
Official statutory text
If registration plates issued for a vehicle registered under this part have never been used, the owner of the vehicle for which the plates were issued is entitled to a refund of the Maryland registration fee paid less an administrative fee established by the Administration if, during the registration year for which the registration plates were issued, the owner:
(1) Applies to the Administration for a refund; and
(2) Surrenders to the Administration:
(i) The registration card issued for the vehicle; and
(ii) The unused registration plates.
(1) Applies to the Administration for a refund; and
(2) Surrenders to the Administration:
(i) The registration card issued for the vehicle; and
(ii) The unused registration plates.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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