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Timestamp: 2019-04-22 15:59:20+00:00

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(a)(1)(i) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(ii) “Specimen of blood” and “1 specimen of blood” means 1 sample of blood that is taken, in a single procedure, in 2 or more portions in 2 or more separate vials.
B. A test or tests of 1 specimen of a person's blood to determine the drug or controlled dangerous substance content of the person's blood.
(iv) “Under the influence of alcohol” includes under the influence of alcohol per se as defined by § 11-174.1 of this article.
(2) Any person who drives or attempts to drive a motor vehicle on a highway or on any private property that is used by the public in general in this State is deemed to have consented, subject to the provisions of §§ 10-302 through 10-309, inclusive, of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article , to take a test if the person should be detained on suspicion of driving or attempting to drive while under the influence of alcohol, while impaired by alcohol, while so far impaired by any drug, any combination of drugs, or a combination of one or more drugs and alcohol that the person could not drive a vehicle safely, while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance, in violation of an alcohol restriction, or in violation of § 16-813 of this title.
2. If the person holds a commercial instructional permit or a commercial driver's license issued by another state, disqualify the person's privilege to operate a commercial motor vehicle and report the refusal and disqualification to the person's resident state which may result in further penalties imposed by the person's resident state.
(vi) Advise the person that a court shall impose participation in the Ignition Interlock System Program as part of the sentence in accordance with § 27-107.1 of this article.
3. The person was fully advised of the administrative sanctions that shall be imposed, including the fact that a person who refuses to take the test or takes a test that indicates an alcohol concentration of 0.15 or more at the time of testing is eligible for modification of a suspension or issuance of a restricted license.
(iii) Both the person's breath under item (i) of this paragraph and one specimen of the person's blood under item (ii) of this paragraph.
(2) If a police officer directs that a person be tested, then the provisions of § 10-304 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article shall apply.
(3) Any medical personnel who perform any test required by this section are not liable for any civil damages as the result of any act or omission related to such test, not amounting to gross negligence.
(iii) If a test would not jeopardize the health or well-being of the person, direct a qualified medical person to withdraw blood for a test.
(2) If a person regains consciousness or otherwise becomes capable of refusing before the taking of a test, the police officer shall follow the procedure set forth in subsection (b) or (c) of this section.
(e)(1) The tests to determine alcohol concentration may be administered by an individual who has been examined and is certified by the Department of State Police as sufficiently equipped and trained to administer the tests.
(2) The Department of State Police may adopt regulations for the examination and certification of individuals trained to administer tests to determine alcohol concentration.
2. The person refused to take a test.
(2) A request for a hearing made by mail shall be deemed to have been made on the date of the United States Postal Service postmark on the mail.
(3) If the driver's license has not been previously surrendered, the license must be surrendered at the time the request for a hearing is made.
2. In the case of a person operating a commercial motor vehicle who refuses to take a test, and who holds a commercial instructional permit or a commercial driver's license issued by another state, disqualify the person's privilege to operate a commercial motor vehicle in this State and report the refusal and disqualification to the person's resident state which may result in further penalties imposed by the person's resident state.
(5)(i) If the person requests a hearing at the time of or within 10 days after the issuance of the order of suspension and surrenders the driver's license or, if applicable, the person's commercial instructional permit or commercial driver's license, the Administration shall set a hearing for a date within 30 days of the receipt of the request.
(ii) Subject to the provisions of this paragraph, a postponement of a hearing under this paragraph does not extend the period for which the person is authorized to drive and the suspension and, if applicable, the disqualification shall become effective on the expiration of the 45-day period after the issuance of the order of suspension.
C. A witness for whom the subpoena was requested fails to comply with the subpoena, for good cause shown, at an initial or subsequent hearing described under this paragraph held within the 45-day period after the issuance of the order of suspension.
(iv) If a witness is served with a subpoena for a hearing under this paragraph, the witness shall comply with the subpoena within 20 days from the date that the subpoena is served.
(v) If a hearing is postponed beyond the 45-day period after the issuance of the order of suspension under the circumstances described in subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, the Administration shall stay the suspension and issue a temporary license that authorizes the person to drive only until the date of the rescheduled hearing described under this paragraph.
(vi) To the extent possible, the Administration shall expeditiously reschedule a hearing that is postponed under this paragraph.
2. Set a hearing for a date within 45 days of the receipt of a request for a hearing under this paragraph.
(ii) A request for a hearing scheduled under this paragraph does not extend the period for which the person is authorized to drive, and the suspension and, if applicable, the disqualification shall become effective on the expiration of the 45-day period that begins on the date of the issuance of the order of suspension.
C. A witness for whom the subpoena was requested fails to comply with the subpoena, for good cause shown, at an initial or subsequent hearing under this paragraph held within the 45-day period that begins on the date of the request for a hearing under this paragraph.
(v) If a hearing is postponed beyond the 45-day period that begins on the date of the request for a hearing under this paragraph under circumstances described in subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, the Administration shall stay the suspension and issue a temporary license that authorizes the person to drive only until the date of the rescheduled hearing.
8. Whether the person was involved in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in the death of another person.
(ii) The sworn statement of the police officer and of the test technician or analyst shall be prima facie evidence of a test refusal, a test result indicating an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more at the time of testing, or a test result indicating an alcohol concentration of 0.15 or more at the time of testing.
5. When applicable, the person was involved in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in the death of another person.
5. The person refused to take the test.
4. The driver refused to take a test.
2. If the driver is detained in a commercial motor vehicle or holds a commercial instructional permit or a commercial driver's license, disqualify the person from operating a commercial motor vehicle.
B. For a second or subsequent offense, a suspension for 2 years.
(vi) A disqualification imposed under subparagraph (ii) or (iii) of this paragraph shall be for a period of 1 year for a first offense, 3 years for a first offense which occurs while transporting hazardous material required to be placarded, and life for a second or subsequent offense which occurs while operating or attempting to operate any commercial motor vehicle.
(vii) A disqualification of a commercial instructional permit or a commercial driver's license is not subject to any modifications, nor may a restricted commercial instructional permit or commercial driver's license be issued in lieu of a disqualification.
(viii) A disqualification for life may be reduced if permitted by § 16-812(d) of this title.
3. 1 year for an offense of a test refusal.
(h)(1) An initial refusal to take a test that is withdrawn as provided in this subsection is not a refusal to take a test.
B. For the purpose of a test for determining the drug or controlled dangerous substance content of the person's blood, within 4 hours of the person's apprehension.
(vi) Whether the consent after the initial refusal was while the person was still in police custody.
(4) In determining whether a person has withdrawn an initial refusal for the purposes of paragraph (1) of this subsection, the burden of proof rests with the person to establish by a preponderance of the evidence the requirements of paragraph (2) of this subsection.
(2) May not impose any additional periods of suspension for the remainder of the administrative offenses.
(ii) In the case of a police officer who has been trained as a drug recognition expert, if the police officer is a member of, and certified as a drug recognition expert by the head of one of the law enforcement agencies described in item (i)1 through 12 of this item.
(k) If the Administration imposes a suspension, revocation, or disqualification after a hearing, the person whose license or privilege to drive has been suspended, revoked, or disqualified may appeal the final order of suspension or revocation as provided in Title 12, Subtitle 2 of this article.
(l)(1) Subject to § 16-812(p) of this title, this section does not prohibit the imposition of further administrative sanctions if the person is convicted for any violation of the Maryland Vehicle Law 1 arising out of the same occurrence.
(2) This subsection may not be construed as limiting the provisions of § 16-404.1(m) of this title.
(m)(1) The determination of any facts by the Administration is independent of the determination of the same or similar facts in the adjudication of any criminal charges arising out of the same occurrence.
(2) The disposition of those criminal charges may not affect any suspension imposed under this section.
(n)(1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a suspension imposed under this section may not be stayed by the Administration pending appeal.
(2) If the person files an appeal and requests in writing a stay of a suspension imposed under this section, the Director of the Division of Administrative Adjudication of the Administration may stay a suspension imposed under this section.
(o)(1) This subsection applies only to a licensee who takes a test that indicates an alcohol concentration of at least 0.08 but less than 0.15 and did not elect to participate in the Ignition Interlock System Program.
(v) The license is required for the purpose of attending a noncollegiate educational institution as defined in § 2-206(a) of the Education Article or a regular program at an institution of postsecondary education.
(ii) Took a test that indicated an alcohol concentration of 0.15 or more at the time of testing.
(2) The Administration may modify a suspension under this section or issue a restricted license only if the licensee participates in the Ignition Interlock System Program for 1 year.
(q)(1) If the Administration modifies a suspension under this section or issues a restricted license on condition that the licensee participate in the Ignition Interlock System Program and the licensee does not successfully complete the Program, the Administration shall suspend the licensee's driver's license or driving privilege for the full period of suspension specified in this section for the applicable violation.
(2) The Administration shall notify a licensee of a suspension under this subsection.
(3) A licensee may request an administrative hearing on a suspension imposed under this subsection.
(4) If a licensee requests a hearing under this subsection, the suspension shall be stayed pending the decision at the administrative hearing.
(2) The initial issuance to the individual of a commercial instructional permit by any state.
1 Transportation, § 11-101 et seq.

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