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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01-1" citation="COMAR 11.15.16.01-1" title_num="11" subtitle_num="15" chapter_num="16" heading="Temporary Authorization Certificate.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Issuance.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Administration may issue a temporary authorization certificate permitting a vehicle to be driven:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Pending the issuance of current validation stickers; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>For a recognized event approved by the Administration.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The temporary authorization certificate shall be issued for a period not to exceed 15 days.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A temporary authorization certificate is not transferrable and may not be used on a vehicle other than the one to which it was issued.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A service fee may be charged for the issuance of a temporary authorization certificate.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The manufacturer, distributor, or dealer of a vehicle may apply to the Administration for the issuance of a temporary authorization certificate for the purpose of permitting a vehicle to be driven for a recognized event approved by the Administration.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The owner of a vehicle which is due for registration renewal may apply for renewal of the registration and obtain a temporary authorization certificate.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>