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Regulation .03 Application.

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A.
The Administration may issue a temporary driver's license, which is valid only in Maryland, for a period not to exceed 90 days if the individual:
(1)
Is suspended or revoked in another jurisdiction;
(2)
Previously held a valid Maryland driver's license;
(3)
Has made application:
(a)
To renew the valid Maryland driver's license,
(b)
For a duplicate or corrected driver's license,
(c)
For a driver's license after approval for reinstatement of a revoked Maryland driver's license, or
(d)
For a replacement driver's license after withdrawal of a suspension against the Maryland driver's license;
(4)
Is revoked or suspended in another jurisdiction as a result of failing to comply with its licensing requirements, but would not have been suspended or revoked in this State for a comparable violation;
(5)
Did not receive the initial violation that led to the suspension or revocation within the preceding 5 years;
(6)
Is otherwise qualified to be licensed in Maryland; and
(7)
Has the opportunity to satisfy all requirements of the initial violation and receive clearance from the jurisdiction in question within the 90-day temporary license period.
B.
The Administration may not issue a temporary driver's license which is valid in Maryland if the:
(1)
Individual is suspended or revoked in more than one jurisdiction;
(2)
Individual holds a commercial driver's license, unless the license is downgraded to a noncommercial license;
(3)
Initial violation that led to the suspension or revocation occurred less than 5 years before the date of application for the temporary driver's license;
(4)
Initial violation that led to the revocation or suspension resulted from any offense that involved a fatality;
(5)
Initial violation that led to the revocation or suspension resulted from an offense or charges involving the use of alcohol or drugs;
(6)
Clearance requirement of the other jurisdiction cannot be met within the 90-day temporary license period;
(7)
Applicant's privilege to drive is cancelled, refused, or disqualified in another jurisdiction;
(8)
Individual is suspended, revoked, cancelled, refused, or disqualified in Maryland; or
(9)
Applicant is not otherwise qualified to be licensed in Maryland.