# Transportation (GTR)

## 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

#### Section 13-705

(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.

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Md. Code Ann., Transp. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)