2016 Maryland Code
Transportation
Title 17 - Vehicle Laws -- Required Security
Subtitle 1 - General Security Provisions
§ 17-104.2. Uninsured Motorist Education and Enforcement Fund.

(a) "Fund" defined. -- In this section, "Fund" means the Uninsured Motorist Education and Enforcement Fund.

(b) Operators required to have evidence of security for motor vehicle. -- The operator of a motor vehicle that is required to be registered in this State shall:

(1) Be in possession of, or carry in the motor vehicle, evidence of the required security for the motor vehicle, when operating the motor vehicle on a highway in the State; and

(2) Present evidence of the required security on the request of a law enforcement officer.

(c) Insurance identification card is a form of evidence required. --

(1) An insurance identification card issued by or on behalf of a motor vehicle insurer under § 19-504.1 of the Insurance Article is a form of evidence of the required security for the motor vehicle.

(2) Evidence of the required security may be produced in electronic format, including display of electronic images on a cellular phone or any other type of portable electronic device.

(d) Violations; penalties. --

(1) A person who violates subsection (b) of this section is subject to a fine of $ 50.

(2) The fine under paragraph (1) of this subsection:

(i) May be waived; and

(ii) Shall be deposited in the Fund.

(e) Uninsured Motorist Education and Enforcement Fund. --

(1) There is an Uninsured Motorist Education and Enforcement Fund.

(2) The purpose of the Fund is to provide funding for the education of operators about, and the enforcement of, security requirements for motor vehicles under the Maryland Vehicle Law.

(3) The Administration shall administer the Fund.

(4) (i) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing revolving fund that is not subject to § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

(ii) The State Treasurer shall hold the Fund separately and the Comptroller shall account for the Fund.

(5) The Fund consists of:

(i) Revenues deposited to the Fund under subsection (d) of this section;

(ii) Interest earnings of the Fund; and

(iii) Any other money from any other source accepted for the benefit of the Fund.

(6) Money in the Fund shall be used for:

(i) The administration of the Fund; and

(ii) The education of operators of motor vehicles about, and the enforcement of, security requirements for motor vehicles under the Maryland Vehicle Law.

(f) Regulations. -- The Administration may adopt regulations to carry out this section.