Md. Code, Transportation § 16-704
This is the official text of Md. Code, Transportation § 16-704, part of Maryland’s Code, Transportation — governs vehicles, drivers, and roadways.
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§16–704.
Official statutory text
(a) The Motor Vehicle Administrator is the Compact Administrator in this State.
(b) (1) The Motor Vehicle Administrator may designate an alternate from among the officers and employees of the Administration to serve in the Motor Vehicle Administrator’s place as the Compact Administrator.
(2) Subject to the provisions of the Compact, the Motor Vehicle Administrator shall determine the authority and responsibilities of the alternate.
(b) (1) The Motor Vehicle Administrator may designate an alternate from among the officers and employees of the Administration to serve in the Motor Vehicle Administrator’s place as the Compact Administrator.
(2) Subject to the provisions of the Compact, the Motor Vehicle Administrator shall determine the authority and responsibilities of the alternate.
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