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§ 3-8A-33. Violation of alcoholic beverages, marijuana, controlled substances, and lottery laws

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial ProceedingsEffective: January 1, 2023

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction--Jurisdiction/Special Causes of Action (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 8a. Juvenile Causes--Children Other than Cinas and Adults (Refs & Annos)
Effective: January 1, 2023
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 3-8A-33
§ 3-8A-33. Violation of alcoholic beverages, marijuana, controlled substances, and lottery laws
Currentness
In general
(a) A law enforcement officer authorized to make arrests shall issue a citation to a child if the officer has probable cause to believe that the child is violating:
(1) § 5-601 of the Criminal Law Article involving the use or possession of cannabis;
(2) § 10-113, § 10-114, § 10-115, or § 10-116 of the Criminal Law Article;
(3) § 10-132 of the Criminal Law Article;
(4) § 10-136 of the Criminal Law Article; or
(5) § 26-103 of the Education Article.
Format of citations issued under section
(b) A citation issued under this section shall be in a format prescribed by the State Court Administrator after consultation with police administrators and the Motor Vehicle Administrator. Each citation shall be signed by the issuing officer and shall contain:
(1) The name, address, and birth date of the child being charged with the violation;
(2) The name and address of the child's parent or legal guardian;
(3) The statute allegedly violated;
(4) The time, place, and date of the violation;
(5) The driver's license number of the child, if the child possesses a driver's license;
(6) The registration number of the motor vehicle, motorcycle, or other vehicle, if applicable;
(7) The signature of the child; and
(8) The penalties which may be imposed under § 3-8A-19 of this subtitle.
Copies of citations
(c) A copy of the citation issued under this section shall be:
(1) Given to the child being charged;
(2) Retained by the officer issuing the citation;
(3) Mailed within 7 days to the child's parent or legal guardian; and
(4) Filed with the intake officer of the court having jurisdiction under this subtitle.

Credits

Added as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-835 by Acts 1982, c. 844, § 1. Amended by Acts 1985, c. 544; Acts 1989, c. 5, § 1; Acts 1990, c. 6, § 2; Acts 1994, c. 110, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1994; Acts 1994, c. 483, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1994; Acts 1995, c. 3, § 1, eff. March 7, 1995; Acts 1996, c. 372, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1996; Acts 2000, c. 61, § 1, eff. April 25, 2000. Renumbered as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-8A-33 and amended by Acts 2001, c. 415, § 6, eff. Oct. 1, 2001. Amended by Acts 2002, c. 213, § 6, eff. Oct. 1, 2002; Acts 2003, c. 13, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2003; Acts 2010, c. 200, § 1, eff. June 1, 2010; Acts 2010, c. 201, § 1, eff. June 1, 2010; Acts 2014, c. 158, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014; Acts 2014, c. 173, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014; Acts 2020, c. 628, § 1, eff. May 8, 2020; Acts 2022, c. 26, § 5, eff. Jan. 1, 2023.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 3-8A-33, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 3-8A-33
Current through all legislation from the 2022 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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