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§ 22-405.1. Regrooved or recut tires

West's Annotated Code of MarylandTransportationEffective: October 1, 2017

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Transportation
Title 22. Vehicle Laws--Equipment of Vehicles (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 4. Other Equipment (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2017
MD Code, Transportation, § 22-405.1
§ 22-405.1. Regrooved or recut tires
Currentness
Compliance with standards
(a) A person may not sell or offer for sale any tire that has been regrooved or recut unless:
(1) The tire is specifically designed to be regrooved or recut; and
(2) Following such procedure, the tire complies with standards established by the United States Department of Transportation.
Sale or transfer of vehicle with regrooved or recut tires
(b) A person may not sell or transfer any vehicle that is equipped with regrooved or recut tires, unless the tires comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.
Driving or moving vehicle with regrooved or recut tires
(c) A person may not drive or otherwise move on any highway in this State any vehicle that is equipped with regrooved or recut tires, unless the tires comply with the requirements of subsection (a) of this section.
Regrooved tires required to be marked
(d) A person may not sell, offer for sale, or have in his possession with intent to sell, any motor vehicle tire or motorcycle tire that has had its tread regrooved without the fact being plainly shown by a marking or label in the English language on the shoulder sidewall of the tire.
Fines and penalties
(e) A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.

Credits

Added by Acts 1977, c. 14, § 2, eff. July 1, 1977. Amended by Acts 1986, c. 472, § 1; Acts 2017, c. 55, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2017.
Formerly Art. 66 ½, § 12-405.1.
MD Code, Transportation, § 22-405.1, MD TRANS § 22-405.1
Current through legislation effective through May 9, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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