§ 25–205
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 25-205 (2026)
Title 25. Vehicle Laws -- Respective Powers of State and Local Authorities; Disposition of Abandoned Vehicles
Subtitle 2. Abandoned Vehicles
§ 25–205LinkCopy Citation
(a)
This section applies if:
(1)
The identity of the last registered owner of an abandoned vehicle cannot be determined;
(2)
The registration of the vehicle gives no address for the owner;
(3)
It is impossible to determine with reasonable certainty the identity and address of each secured party;
(4)
The certified mail notice required by § 25–204 of this subtitle is returned as undeliverable; or
(5)
The electronic notices authorized under § 25–204(a)(2) or (3) of this subtitle are not acknowledged or are returned as undeliverable.
(b)
Under one of the conditions described in subsection (a) of this section, a police department that takes an abandoned vehicle into custody shall give the required notice by posting a notice complying with the provisions of subsection (c) of this section in the circuit court of the county where the abandoned vehicle was found.
(c)
The notice:
(1)
May contain multiple listings of abandoned vehicles;
(2)
Shall contain the information required by § 25–204 of this subtitle; and
(3)
Shall be posted:
(i)
Within 15 days of the taking into custody of the vehicle; or
(ii)
If the notice by posting under this section is made because of the return as undeliverable of a prior notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service, within 7 days of the return of that prior notice.