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      (a)      Subject to the provisions of this subtitle, if an individual who is convicted of a drug crime committed on or after January 1, 1991 holds a commercial driver's license, the Motor Vehicle Administration may disqualify the individual from driving a commercial motor vehicle or take any other action permitted under this subtitle.

      (b)      If the Motor Vehicle Administration disqualifies an individual from driving a commercial motor vehicle under this subtitle, the Motor Vehicle Administration shall issue a noncommercial driver's license to the individual if:

            (1)      The individual surrenders the commercial driver's license; and

            (2)      The individual's driving privilege is not otherwise refused, suspended, revoked, or cancelled in this State or any other state.

      (c)      This section may not be construed to limit the authority of the Motor Vehicle Administration to disqualify an individual from driving a commercial motor vehicle or taking any other action required or permitted under the Maryland Vehicle Law.