§ 11–202
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't § 11-202 (2026)
Title 11. Powers of Code Counties
Subtitle 2. Civil Infractions
§ 11–202LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Any official authorized by the county commissioners to serve a citation may serve a citation on a person who the official believes is committing a civil infraction.
(b)
The issuing authority shall retain a copy of the citation.
(c)
The citation shall contain:
(1)
a certification by the official who issued the citation attesting to the truth of the matter set forth in the citation;
(2)
the name and address of the defendant;
(3)
the nature of the civil infraction;
(4)
the location and time that the civil infraction occurred;
(5)
the amount of the fine assessed;
(6)
the manner, location, and time in which the fine may be paid to the county; and
(7)
notice of the defendant’s right to elect to stand trial.