2010 Maryland Code
CRIMINAL LAW
TITLE 2 - HOMICIDE
Subtitle 5 - Homicide by Motor Vehicle or Vessel While Impaired or Under the Influence
Section 2-506 - Homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance.
§ 2-506. Homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance.
(a) Prohibited.- A person may not cause the death of another as a result of the person's negligently driving, operating, or controlling a motor vehicle or vessel while the person is impaired by a controlled dangerous substance, as defined in § 5-101 of this article.
(b) Name of crime.- A violation of this section is homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance.
(c) Penalty.- A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
(d) Exception.- This section does not apply to a person who is entitled to use the controlled dangerous substance under the laws of this State.
[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 388A(a)(5), (e); 2002, ch. 26, § 2; ch. 420.]
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