Maryland Transportation Section 21-1006

CAUTION: READ FULL TEXT OF SECTION FOR SPECIAL NOTE

      (a)      Each parking lot that is constructed or altered after October 1, 1996 shall conform with the requirements of the Maryland Accessibility Code adopted under § 12-202 of the Public Safety Article.

      (b)      A person may not park a motor vehicle in a space designated for the use of individuals with disabilities unless:

            (1)      The vehicle bears a special registration plate, a removable windshield placard, or a temporary removable windshield placard issued by the Administration under § 13-616, § 13-616.1, or § 13-616.2 of this article or similarly by another state, the District of Columbia, or another country; and

            (2)      The person is authorized to use the privileges conferred by the special registration plate, removable windshield placard, or temporary placard under § 13-616, § 13-616.1, or § 13-616.2 of this article, or under the laws of another state, the District of Columbia, or another country.

** SPECIAL NOTE: EFFECTIVE - JANUARY 1, 2006 - CHAPTER 326 - 2005 **

      (a)      (1)      Each parking lot that is constructed or altered after October 1, 1996 shall conform with the requirements of the Maryland Accessibility Code adopted under § 12-202 of the Public Safety Article.

            (2)      As of October 1, 2010, each parking lot in the State shall conform with the requirements of the Maryland Accessibility Code adopted under § 12-202 of the Public Safety Article.

      (b)      A person may not park a motor vehicle in a space designated for the use of individuals with disabilities unless:

            (1)      The vehicle bears a special registration plate, a removable windshield placard, or a temporary removable windshield placard issued by the Administration under § 13-616, § 13-616.1, or § 13-616.2 of this article or similarly by another state, the District of Columbia, or another country; and

            (2)      The person is authorized to use the privileges conferred by the special registration plate, removable windshield placard, or temporary placard under § 13-616, § 13-616.1, or § 13-616.2 of this article, or under the laws of another state, the District of Columbia, or another country.

      (c)      Any restriping or repaving of a parking lot shall be considered an alteration under the Maryland Accessibility Code adopted under § 12-202 of the Public Safety Article.