2018 Maryland Code
Transportation
Title 13 - Vehicle Laws -- Certificates of Title and Registration of Vehicles
Subtitle 7 - Offenses Against Registration or Certificate of Title Laws; Cancellation, Suspension, and Revocation
Part II - Cancellation, Suspension, or Revocation
§ 13-705. Suspension or revocation of registration or certificate of title in general
(a) Authority of Administration to suspend or revoke. --
(1) The Administration may suspend or revoke the registration or certificate of title of any vehicle if the Administration:
(i) Is satisfied that the registration or certificate was fraudulently obtained or erroneously issued;
(ii) Determines that the required fee has not been paid after reasonable notice and demand; or
(iii) Is so authorized under any other provision of law.
(2) The Administration may suspend or revoke the registration of a vehicle if:
(i) The Administration determines that the vehicle is mechanically unfit or unsafe to be operated on the highways;
(ii) The vehicle has been dismantled or wrecked; or
(iii) A registration card or registration plate not issued for that vehicle is displayed on or for the vehicle.
(b) Right of appeal. -- A suspension or revocation under this section is subject to the right of appeal as follows:
(1) By a resident to the circuit court for the county in which the individual resides or has a principal place of business;
(2) By a nonresident to the circuit court for the county in which the individual temporarily resides or was apprehended; or
(3) In any other case, to the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County.
