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§ 1-1205. Election to stand trial

West's Annotated Code of MarylandLocal GovernmentEffective: October 1, 2013

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Local Government (Refs & Annos)
Division I. Definitions; General Provisions [Titles 1-3] (Refs & Annos)
Title 1. Definitions; General Provisions (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 12. Tobacco Product Sales (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2013
MD Code, Local Government, § 1-1205
Formerly cited as MD CODE, Art. 24, § 15-104
§ 1-1205. Election to stand trial
Currentness
In general
(a)(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who receives a citation under this subtitle may elect to stand trial for the violation by filing a notice of intention to stand trial with the county health officer at least 5 days before the date set in the citation for the payment of the civil penalty.
(2) In Cecil County, a person who receives a citation under this subtitle may elect to stand trial for the violation by filing a notice of intention to stand trial and a copy of the citation with the District Court at least 5 days before the date set in the citation for payment of the civil penalty.
Notice to District Court
(b) After receiving a notice of intention to stand trial under subsection (a)(1) of this section, the county health officer shall forward the notice and a copy of the citation to the District Court.
Scheduling of case
(c) After receiving the citation and notice, the District Court shall schedule the case for trial and notify the defendant of the trial date.

Credits

Added by Acts 2013, c. 119, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2013.
MD Code, Local Government, § 1-1205, MD LOCAL GOVT § 1-1205
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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