§ 13–705

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 13-705 (2026)

Title 13. Vehicle Laws -- Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles

Subtitle 7. Offenses Against Registration or Certificate of Title Laws; Cancellation, Suspension, and Revocation

(a)

(1)

The Administration may suspend or revoke the registration or certificate of title of any vehicle if the Administration:

(i)

Is satisfied that the registration or certificate was fraudulently obtained or erroneously issued;

(ii)

Determines that the required fee has not been paid after reasonable notice and demand; or

(iii)

Is so authorized under any other provision of law.

(2)

The Administration may suspend or revoke the registration of a vehicle if:

(i)

The Administration determines that the vehicle is mechanically unfit or unsafe to be operated on the highways;

(ii)

The vehicle has been dismantled or wrecked; or

(iii)

A registration card or registration plate not issued for that vehicle is displayed on or for the vehicle.

(b)

A suspension or revocation under this section is subject to the right of appeal as follows:

(1)

By a resident to the circuit court for the county in which the individual resides or has a principal place of business;

(2)

By a nonresident to the circuit court for the county in which the individual temporarily resides or was apprehended; or

(3)

In any other case, to the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County.