§ 16–809
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 16-809 (2026)
Title 16. Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses
Subtitle 8. Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act
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A person may drive a commercial motor vehicle if:
(1)
The person holds a valid commercial driver’s license issued by any:
(i)
State in accordance with the minimum federal standards for the issuance of a commercial driver’s license; or
(ii)
Foreign jurisdiction that the United States Department of Transportation has determined issues commercial drivers’ licenses in accordance with the minimum federal standards;
(2)
The person’s driver’s license is not refused, suspended, revoked, or canceled;
(3)
The person is not disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle in any state;
(4)
The person is not disqualified from driving a commercial vehicle by the United States Department of Transportation;
(5)
The person is not subject to an out-of-service order as defined in § 16-812(i)(1)(ii) of this subtitle;
(6)
The person has the commercial driver’s license in the person’s possession; and
(7)
The person’s commercial driver’s license is valid for the type of vehicle being driven, as determined by regulation established by the United States Department of Transportation.