Md. Code, Transportation § 16-304
This is the official text of Md. Code, Transportation § 16-304, part of Maryland’s Code, Transportation — governs vehicles, drivers, and roadways.
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§16–304.
Official statutory text
(a) A person may not cause his child or ward under the age of 15 to drive a motor vehicle on any highway:
(1) If the minor is not authorized by this title to drive; or
(2) Otherwise in violation of any of the provisions of this title.
(b) A person may not knowingly permit the person’s child or ward under the age of 15 to drive a motor vehicle on any highway:
(1) If the minor is not authorized by this title to drive; or
(2) Otherwise in violation of any of the provisions of this title.
(1) If the minor is not authorized by this title to drive; or
(2) Otherwise in violation of any of the provisions of this title.
(b) A person may not knowingly permit the person’s child or ward under the age of 15 to drive a motor vehicle on any highway:
(1) If the minor is not authorized by this title to drive; or
(2) Otherwise in violation of any of the provisions of this title.
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