§ 13–710
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 13-710 (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
§ 13–710LinkCopy Citation
(a)
The Administration may deny, cancel, suspend, or revoke the commercial motor vehicle registration of a vehicle if:
(1)
The motor carrier responsible for the safety of the vehicle is subject to an out–of–service order, as defined in § 16–812(i)(1) of this article, or other federal operating authority sanctions; or
(2)
The United States Department of Transportation determines that the motor carrier responsible for the safety of the vehicle is attempting or has attempted to operate a motor carrier under a new identity or as an affiliated entity to avoid:
(i)
Complying with a United States Department of Transportation order;
(ii)
Complying with a statutory or regulatory requirement;
(iii)
Paying a civil penalty;
(iv)
Responding to an enforcement action; or
(v)
Being linked with a negative compliance history.
(b)
A denial, cancellation, suspension, or revocation under this section shall continue until the out–of–service order or other federal operating authority sanctions have been lifted and the motor carrier is allowed to resume operations.