2019 Maryland Code
Transportation
Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses
Subtitle 2 - Cancellation, Refusal, Suspension, or Revocation
§ 16-208.1. Disqualification from operating commercial motor vehicles
(a) In addition to any suspensions or revocations of an individual’s license or privilege to drive provided for in this title, if the individual holds a Class A, B, or C license issued under § 16–815 of this title or is operating a commercial motor vehicle, the Administration shall disqualify the individual from operating a commercial motor vehicle if the convictions resulted from an offense or offenses that occurred in this State or any other state that would subject the individual to disqualification under § 16–812 of this title.
(b) Any disqualification imposed under subsection (a) of this section shall be for the period of time provided in § 16–812 of this title.
(c) If an individual has been disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, but that individual is otherwise eligible for a license or privilege to operate vehicles other than commercial motor vehicles, the Administration may issue a noncommercial driver’s license to that individual.
(d) The Administration may not issue a commercial driver’s license to an individual until the disqualification imposed under subsection (a) of this section has expired.
(e) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, if an individual has been disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle under the provisions of § 16–812(i) of this title, that individual may not drive a commercial motor vehicle as defined in § 16–812(i) until the period of disqualification is completed and the individual is issued a commercial driver’s license by the Administration.
