Title 16. Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses — Subtitle 10. Electronic Credentials

In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

“Credential holder” means the individual to whom an electronic credential is issued.

“Data field” means a discrete piece of information printed or otherwise appearing on a license or an identification card.

“Electronic credential” means an electronic representation of a license, an identification card, or a data field.

“Full profile” means all the information provided on a license or an identification card.

“Limited profile” means a portion of the information provided on a license or an identification card.

The Administration may issue an electronic credential to an individual in addition to, and not instead of, a license or an identification card if the Administration has issued to the individual:

The Administration may enter into agreements with an agency of the State, another state, or the United States, or through a national association of motor vehicle agencies, to facilitate the issuance, use, and verification of electronic credentials issued by the Administration or another state.

The Administration may create an electronic credential that:

The Administration shall design the electronic credential in a manner that allows the credential holder to maintain physical possession of the device on which the electronic credential is accessed during verification.

The Administration may operate a verification system for electronic credentials.

A third party may administer on behalf of the Administration any system developed to facilitate the issuance, verification, and use of electronic credentials.

The issuance of an electronic credential; and

The use of an electronic verification system.