§ 12–208
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 12-208 (2026)
Title 12. Vehicle Laws -- Motor Vehicle Administration
Subtitle 2. Hearings
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(a)
After a hearing, the Administration may:
(1)
Refuse, suspend, or revoke the license or privilege of an applicant or licensee;
(2)
Rescind, continue, or modify any prior action; or
(3)
Take any other action permitted by the Maryland Vehicle Law.
(b)
If a decision or order of the Administration is adverse to any party to the hearing, the decision or order:
(1)
Shall be made in accordance with § 10-221 of the State Government Article; and
(2)
Unless service is waived by the party, shall be served on the party or the party’s attorney.
(c)
Subject to § 10-209(b) and (c) of the State Government Article, and except as otherwise provided in this article, if a party fails to appear for a hearing scheduled under the Maryland Vehicle Law, the Administration may:
(1)
For a hearing scheduled under § 12-203 of this subtitle, impose the sanction proposed in the notice; or
(2)
For a hearing scheduled under § 12-202 of this subtitle, order:
(i)
A suspension of the party’s license or privilege until the party appears for a hearing; or
(ii)
The imposition of any sanction proposed in the notice.