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§ 16-212.1. Alcohol and drug education programs

West's Annotated Code of MarylandTransportationEffective: July 1, 2014

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Transportation
Title 16. Vehicle Laws--Drivers' Licenses (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Cancellation, Refusal, Suspension, or Revocation (Refs & Annos)
Effective: July 1, 2014
MD Code, Transportation, § 16-212.1
§ 16-212.1. Alcohol and drug education programs
Currentness
In general
(a) The Administration, in cooperation with the Behavioral Health Administration, shall establish an alcohol and drug education program to educate driver's license applicants who are subject to the provisions of § 16-105(f)(3) of this title. This program also shall be included as part of the driver education course established under Subtitle 5 of this title.
Scope of program
(b) The program shall provide 3 hours of instruction in:
(1) The hazards of driving while impaired or intoxicated;
(2) The criminal penalties and administrative sanctions for alcohol and drug related motor vehicle violations;
(3) The medical, biological, and psychological effects of the consumption of alcohol and drugs and their impact on the operation of a motor vehicle; and
(4) Any other drug and alcohol related information that the Administration determines would be beneficial to applicants for a driver's license.
Regulations
(c) The Administration shall adopt regulations establishing criteria for certifying a private entity to offer the alcohol and drug education program established under this section.

Credits

Added by Acts 1992, c. 376. Amended by Acts 1998, c. 483, § 1, eff. July 1, 1999; Acts 2014, c. 460, § 1, eff. July 1, 2014.
MD Code, Transportation, § 16-212.1, MD TRANS § 16-212.1
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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