# Local Government (GLG)

## Title 11. Powers of Code Counties

### Subtitle 2. Civil Infractions

#### Section 11-204

A defendant who receives a citation under this subtitle may:

(1) pay the fine to the county within 20 days after the day on which the citation is received; or

(2) elect to stand trial for the civil infraction as provided in Sec. 11-205 of this subtitle.

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Md. Code Ann., Local Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)