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2017 Maryland Code
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
Title 10 - Evidence
Subtitle 3 - Motor Vehicle Laws
§ 10-303. Chemical test for alcohol, drug or controlled dangerous substance content -- Specimens; time limitations
Universal Citation: MD Cts & Jud Pro Code § 10-303 (2017)
- (a) Alcohol concentration. --
- (1) A specimen of breath or 1 specimen of blood may be taken for the purpose of a test for determining alcohol concentration.
- (2) For the purpose of a test for determining alcohol concentration, the specimen of breath or blood shall be taken within 2 hours after the person accused is apprehended.
- (b) Drug or controlled dangerous substance content. --
- (1) Only 1 specimen of blood may be taken for the purpose of a test or tests for determining the drug or controlled dangerous substance content of the person's blood.
- (2) For the purpose of a test or tests for determining drug or controlled dangerous substance content of the person's blood, the specimen of blood shall be taken within 4 hours after the person accused is apprehended.
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