# COMAR Title 13A — State Board of Education

## Subtitle 06 — Supporting Programs

### Chapter 07 — Student Transportation

#### Regulation .21 School Vehicle — Length of Operation.

*COMAR 13A.06.07.21*

A. Unless it is a transit style school vehicle placed into operation before July 1, 2004, or it was under contract before July 1, 2004 to be purchased, a school vehicle may not be used for more than 12 years, unless the conditions for its extended use are satisfied under Education Article, §7-804(b), Annotated Code of Maryland, or it is specifically exempted by statute.

B. A school vehicle may not be used at any time to transport students if it has been in operation for 15 years or more.