Maryland Transportation Section 16-104.2

      (a)      On application, the Administration shall issue a moped operator's permit to an individual who is 16 years of age or older, and who does not possess a valid driver's license issued by this State or any other jurisdiction, but whose license or privilege to drive is not revoked, suspended, refused, or cancelled.

      (b)      An applicant is entitled to receive a moped operator's permit if the applicant:

            (1)      Passes the examination provided for in § 16-110(c)(1) of this subtitle; and

            (2)      Pays the fee provided for in this section.

      (c)      Each application for a moped operator's permit shall be on a form and contain the information that the Administration requires and each permit issued shall be of a size, design, and content that the Administration specifies.

      (d)      (1)      A permit is not valid unless the applicant signs the applicant's name on it in the applicant's usual signature.

            (2)      When issued and signed, a moped operator's permit only authorizes its holder to operate a moped, as defined in § 11-134.1 of this article or a motor scooter, as defined in § 11-134.4 of this article.

      (e)      A moped operator's permit expires every 5 years. It may be renewed on application and payment of the fee required by subsection (f) of this section.

      (f)      (1)      For issuance or renewal of a moped operator's permit, an applicant shall pay the Administration a fee established by the Administration.

            (2)      For issuance of a duplicate moped operator's permit, an applicant shall pay the Administration a fee established by the Administration.