Md. Code, Transportation § 22-405.1
This is the official text of Md. Code, Transportation § 22-405.1, part of Maryland’s Code, Transportation — governs vehicles, drivers, and roadways.
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§22–405.
Official statutory text
§22–405.1.
(a) A person may not sell or offer for sale any tire that has been regrooved or recut unless:
(1) The tire is specifically designed to be regrooved or recut; and
(2) Following such procedure, the tire complies with standards established by the United States Department of Transportation.
(b) A person may not sell or transfer any vehicle that is equipped with regrooved or recut tires, unless the tires comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.
(c) A person may not drive or otherwise move on any highway in this State any vehicle that is equipped with regrooved or recut tires, unless the tires comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.
(d) A person may not sell, offer for sale, or have in his possession with intent to sell, any motor vehicle tire or motorcycle tire that has had its tread regrooved without the fact being plainly shown by a marking or label in the English language on the shoulder sidewall of the tire.
(e) A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
(a) A person may not sell or offer for sale any tire that has been regrooved or recut unless:
(1) The tire is specifically designed to be regrooved or recut; and
(2) Following such procedure, the tire complies with standards established by the United States Department of Transportation.
(b) A person may not sell or transfer any vehicle that is equipped with regrooved or recut tires, unless the tires comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.
(c) A person may not drive or otherwise move on any highway in this State any vehicle that is equipped with regrooved or recut tires, unless the tires comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.
(d) A person may not sell, offer for sale, or have in his possession with intent to sell, any motor vehicle tire or motorcycle tire that has had its tread regrooved without the fact being plainly shown by a marking or label in the English language on the shoulder sidewall of the tire.
(e) A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
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