reglab/housing_qa huggingface dataset:
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  16-604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses|Subtitle 6 - Motorcycle Safety Program|Section 16-604 - Regulations

    (a)    The Administration shall adopt and enforce regulations consistent with this subtitle to implement the motorcycle safety courses in training centers throughout the State.    (b)    Regulations adopted under this section shall include, but not be limited to:        (1)    Curriculum, equipment, and facility standards for both classroom and laboratory phases;        (2)    Minimum student performance standards for successful completion of the courses;        (3)    Standards for the certification of training centers, classroom instructors, and laboratory instructors;        (4)    Guidelines for payment of the State reimbursement to training centers;        (5)    Standards for determining the eligibility of individuals to enroll in the courses; and        (6)    Guidelines for the provision of funds, equipment, and materials by the Administration to the training centers.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  16-605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses|Subtitle 6 - Motorcycle Safety Program|Section 16-605 - Award of Contracts; Funding

    (a)    (1)    The Administration may award contracts out of the appropriation to the Department for the Motorcycle Safety Program to qualifying motorcycle safety training centers for the conduct of approved motorcycle safety courses. These contracts may provide funding, equipment, and materials to establish and maintain the training centers.        (2)    The Administration may award contracts in accordance with Division II of the State Finance and Procurement Article out of the appropriation to the Department for the Motorcycle Safety Program for the procurement of services and products to be used to achieve the purpose of the Motorcycle Safety Program.    (b)    (1)    From the funds appropriated for the Motorcycle Safety Program, the Department shall fund the costs incurred in the implementation and operation of activities under this subtitle, including administrative costs. The Administration may reimburse a motorcycle safety training center at a rate established by the Administration for each eligible person completing the course. The reimbursement rate may be in addition to the assistance provided under subsection (a) of this section.        (2)    The funds provided under this section shall be in addition to any other State aid.        (3)    The Administration may not contract for the provision of any services under this program the aggregate costs of which exceed the funds appropriated for the Motorcycle Safety Program.        (4)    The Administration shall recover the full costs of operating the Program from any miscellaneous fees as defined in § 12-120(a) of this article.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  16-606 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses|Subtitle 6 - Motorcycle Safety Program|Section 16-606 - Short Title

    This subtitle may be cited as the Motorcycle Safety Program Act.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  16-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses|Subtitle 7 - Driver License Compact|Section 16-701 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Article” means an article of the Driver License Compact.    (c)    “Compact” means the Driver License Compact.    (d)    “Executive head”, with reference to this State, means the Governor.    (e)    “Licensing authority”, with reference to this State, means the Administration.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  16-702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses|Subtitle 7 - Driver License Compact|Section 16-702 - Compact Enacted and Entered Into With Other Jurisdictions

    The Driver License Compact is enacted into law and entered into with other jurisdictions that join in the Compact in the form substantially as the Compact appears in § 16-703 of this subtitle.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  16-704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses|Subtitle 7 - Driver License Compact|Section 16-704 - Compact Administrator

    (a)    The Motor Vehicle Administrator is the Compact Administrator in this State.    (b)    (1)    The Motor Vehicle Administrator may designate an alternate from among the officers and employees of the Administration to serve in the Motor Vehicle Administrator’s place as the Compact Administrator.        (2)    Subject to the provisions of the Compact, the Motor Vehicle Administrator shall determine the authority and responsibilities of the alternate.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  16-705 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses|Subtitle 7 - Driver License Compact|Section 16-705 - Administration to Furnish Information or Documents to Other States

    The Administration shall furnish to the appropriate authorities of other party states information or documents reasonably necessary to facilitate the administration of Articles III, IV, and V of the Compact.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  16-706 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses|Subtitle 7 - Driver License Compact|Section 16-706 - Compensation of Compact Administrator; Reimbursement of Expenses

    The Compact Administrator described in Article VII of the Compact may not be entitled to additional compensation for service as the Administrator, but shall be entitled to reimbursement for expenses incurred in connection with the Administrator’s duties and responsibilities as Administrator, in the same manner as for expenses incurred in connection with other duties or responsibilities of the Administrator’s office or employment.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  16-707 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses|Subtitle 7 - Driver License Compact|Section 16-707 - Effect to Be Given Convictions Under Certain Articles of Compact

    (a)    For the purposes of Article IV(a) and (c) of the Compact, the Administration shall:        (1)    Give the same effect to a conviction described in Article IV(a)(1) of the Compact as the Administration would for a conviction under Title 2, Subtitle 5 or § 2-209 of the Criminal Law Article;        (2)    Give the same effect to a conviction described in Article IV(a)(2) of the Compact as the Administration would for a conviction under § 21-902(a), § 21-902(b), § 21-902(c), or § 21-902(d) of this article;        (3)    Give the same effect of a conviction described in Article IV(a)(3) of the Compact as the Administration would for a conviction for a felony involving use of a vehicle in this State; and        (4)    Give the same effect to a conviction described in Article IV(a)(4) of the Compact as the Administration would for a conviction under § 20-102 or § 20-104 of this article.    (b)    For the purposes of Article IV(b) of the Compact, the Administration shall give the same effect to a conviction in another state reported under Article III of the Compact, other than a conviction described under Article IV(a) of the Compact, as the Administration would for an identical or substantially similar conviction under the Maryland Vehicle Law.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  16-708 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses|Subtitle 7 - Driver License Compact|Section 16-708 - Judicial Review

    (a)    Subject to the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, an act or omission of an official or employee of this State done or omitted under, or in enforcement of, the provisions of the Compact shall be subject to judicial review under the provisions of Title 10, Subtitle 2 (Administrative Procedure Act) of the State Government Article.    (b)    Judicial review of the validity of a conviction in another state reported under Article III of the Compact shall be limited to establishing the identity of the individual who was convicted in another state.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  16-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses|Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act|Section 16-801 - Short Title

    This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Commercial Driver’s License Act.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  16-802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses|Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act|Section 16-802 - Purpose; Construction

    (a)    The purpose of this subtitle is to implement the federal Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (Title XII of Public Law 99-570) and reduce or prevent heavy and commercial motor vehicle accidents, fatalities, and injuries by:        (1)    Disqualifying drivers for certain criminal offenses and serious traffic violations; and        (2)    Strengthening licensing and testing standards.    (b)    This subtitle is a remedial law and shall be liberally construed to promote the public health, safety, and welfare.    (c)    To the extent that this subtitle conflicts with other subtitles of this title, this subtitle prevails.    (d)    Where this subtitle is silent, the provisions of the Maryland Vehicle Law apply.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  16-804 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses|Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act|Section 16-804 - Number of Licenses

    An individual who drives a commercial motor vehicle may not have more than 1 driver’s license.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  16-805 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses|Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act|Section 16-805 - Required Disclosures

    (a)    (1)    Any driver of a commercial motor vehicle holding a driver’s license issued by this State, who is convicted of violating any federal law, State law, or local ordinance relating to operating a motor vehicle in any other state, other than parking violations, shall notify the Administration in the manner specified by the Administration within 30 days of the date of conviction.        (2)    Any driver of a commercial motor vehicle holding a commercial driver’s license issued by this State, who is convicted of violating any federal law, State law, or local ordinance relating to operating a motor vehicle in this or any other state, other than parking violations, shall notify the driver’s employer in writing of the conviction within 30 days of the date of conviction.    (b)    Any driver of a commercial motor vehicle whose driver’s license is suspended, revoked, or canceled by any state, or who is disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for any period, shall notify the driver’s employer of the suspension, revocation, cancellation, or disqualification before the end of the business day following the day that the driver received notice of that fact.    (c)    Any individual who applies for employment as a driver of a commercial motor vehicle shall provide the employer, at the time of the application, with the following information for the 10 years preceding the date of application:        (1)    A list of the names and addresses of the applicant’s previous employers for which the applicant was a driver of a commercial motor vehicle;        (2)    The dates the applicant was employed by each employer; and        (3)    The reason for leaving that employment.    (d)    An applicant for employment as a driver of a commercial motor vehicle shall certify that all information furnished on the application is true and complete.    (e)    Unless otherwise prohibited by law, an employer may require an applicant to provide information in addition to that required by subsection (c) of this section.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  16-806 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses|Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act|Section 16-806 - Duties of Employers

    (a)    Each employer shall require the information specified in § 16–805(c) of this subtitle to be provided by the applicant.    (b)    An employer may not knowingly allow, require, permit, or authorize a driver to drive a commercial motor vehicle in the United States:        (1)    During any period in which the driver has a driver’s license suspended, revoked, or canceled by a state or has lost the privilege to operate a commercial motor vehicle in a state;        (2)    During any period in which the driver has been disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle;        (3)    During any period in which the driver has more than 1 driver’s license;        (4)    During any period in which the driver, the motor vehicle he or she is driving, or the motor carrier operation, is subject to an out–of–service order; or        (5)    In violation of any of the provisions of §§ 21–701 through 21–704 of this article pertaining to railroad crossings or any other federal, state, or local law or regulation substantially similar to a provision of §§ 21–701 through 21–704 of this article, pertaining to railroad grade crossings.    (c)    An employer that is convicted of violating subsection (b)(4) or (5) of this section is subject to the civil penalties specified in regulation by the United States Secretary of Transportation.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  16-807.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses|Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act|Section 16-807.1 - Program for Veterans and Service Members

    (a)    The Administration shall establish a program to assist veterans and members of the military who are transitioning out of military service to obtain a commercial driver’s license.    (b)    As part of the program, the Administration shall:        (1)    Waive the skills test required under § 16–807(b) of this subtitle for program participants who meet eligibility criteria established by the Administration, consistent with federal law; and        (2)    Coordinate and consult with military bases throughout the State, community colleges that offer commercial driver’s license training courses, the Maryland Motor Truck Association, Inc., and any other party that the Administration determines is appropriate to explore the feasibility of providing a commercial driver’s license training course on military bases in the State.    (c)    The Administration may adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this section.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  16-807.2 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses|Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act|Section 16-807.2 - Training on Recognition, Prevention, and Effective Reporting of Human Trafficking

    (a)    A commercial driver’s license training school shall include as part of its curriculum education and training on the recognition, prevention, and effective reporting of human trafficking.    (b)    The Administration shall:        (1)    Include as part of its Commercial Driver’s License Manual content on the recognition, prevention, and effective reporting of human trafficking; and        (2)    Provide to an applicant renewing a commercial driver’s license information from the Manual on the recognition, prevention, and effective reporting of human trafficking.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  16-808 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses|Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act|Section 16-808 - Persons Ineligible to Drive Commercial Motor Vehicles

    (a)    A person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle on any highway or any property specified in § 21–101.1 of this article:        (1)    Unless authorized to do so under this title;        (2)    While the person’s driver’s license or privilege to drive is refused in this State or any other state;        (3)    While the person’s driver’s license or privilege to drive is canceled in this State;        (4)    While the person’s driver’s license or privilege to drive is canceled by any other state;        (5)    While the person’s driver’s license or privilege to drive is suspended in this State;        (6)    While the person’s driver’s license or privilege to drive is suspended by any other state;        (7)    While the person’s driver’s license or privilege to drive is revoked in this State;        (8)    While the person’s driver’s license or privilege to drive is revoked by any other state; or        (9)    While the person is:            (i)    Disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle in this State or any other state; or            (ii)    Disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle by the United States Department of Transportation.    (b)    While a person is subject to a driver or vehicle out–of–service order, as defined in § 16–812(i)(1)(ii) of this subtitle, the person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle on any highway or any property specified in § 21–101.1 of this article:        (1)    While transporting nonhazardous materials;        (2)    While transporting hazardous materials required to be placarded; or        (3)    While operating a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver.    (c)    If a person has been issued a valid commercial driver’s license, the person may not drive a commercial motor vehicle on any highway or any property specified in § 21–101.1 of this article without the valid commercial driver’s license in the person’s possession.    (d)    (1)    A person convicted of a violation of subsection (a) of this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.        (2)    A person convicted of a violation of subsection (c) of this section is subject to:            (i)    For a first offense, imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both;            (ii)    For a second offense, imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $2,000 or both; and            (iii)    For a third or subsequent offense, imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding $3,000 or both.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  16-809 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses|Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act|Section 16-809 - Persons Eligible to Drive Commercial Motor Vehicles

    A person may drive a commercial motor vehicle if:         (1)    The person holds a valid commercial driver’s license issued by any:            (i)    State in accordance with the minimum federal standards for the issuance of a commercial driver’s license; or            (ii)    Foreign jurisdiction that the United States Department of Transportation has determined issues commercial drivers’ licenses in accordance with the minimum federal standards;        (2)    The person’s driver’s license is not refused, suspended, revoked, or canceled;        (3)    The person is not disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle in any state;        (4)    The person is not disqualified from driving a commercial vehicle by the United States Department of Transportation;        (5)    The person is not subject to an out-of-service order as defined in § 16-812(i)(1)(ii) of this subtitle;        (6)    The person has the commercial driver’s license in the person’s possession; and        (7)    The person’s commercial driver’s license is valid for the type of vehicle being driven, as determined by regulation established by the United States Department of Transportation.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  16-810 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses|Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act|Section 16-810 - Application for License

    (a)    Each application for a commercial driver’s license or commercial driver’s instructional permit shall be made on the form the Administration requires.    (b)    In addition to the information specified by § 16-106 of this title, each application shall contain:        (1)    The applicant’s Social Security number;        (2)    A consent to release a complete driving record to any employer or prospective employer;        (3)    Certifications and information required by federal regulation; and        (4)    Any other pertinent information that the Administration requires.    (c)    Under penalty of perjury, the applicant shall sign the application and certify that the statements made are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information, and belief.    (d)    When a licensee changes the licensee’s name, mailing address, or residence, an application for a corrected license shall be submitted to the Administration within 30 days.    (e)    Within 30 days after establishing a residence in this State, the holder of a commercial driver’s license shall apply for a commercial driver’s license in this State.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  16-811 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 16 - Vehicle Laws -- Drivers' Licenses|Subtitle 8 - Maryland Commercial Driver's License Act|Section 16-811 - Issuance of License Generally

    (a)    An applicant is entitled to receive the commercial driver’s license applied for if the applicant:        (1)    Passes the examination required by this subtitle;        (2)    Is eligible to drive pursuant to the Commercial Driver’s License Information System and the National Driver Register;        (3)    Surrenders any previously issued commercial driver’s instructional permit or license; and        (4)    Pays the fees prescribed by this subtitle.    (b)    (1)    Each commercial driver’s license issued by the Administration shall be identified clearly as to its specific class. A Class M license may be issued in combination with any other class of license.        (2)    The Administration shall assign an identifying number to each license it issues.    (c)    Each commercial driver’s license issued by the Administration shall:        (1)    Be marked “commercial driver’s license” or “CDL”; and        (2)    Include the following information:            (i)    The licensee’s:                1.    Full name and current mailing address;                2.    Physical description including sex, height, and weight;                3.    Color photograph or photo-image;            (ii)    The date of issuance;            (iii)    The date of expiration; and            (iv)    Any other information required by the Code of Federal Regulations or the Administration.    (d)    Before issuing a commercial driver’s license, the Administration shall obtain driving record information from the National Driver Register and any state in which the individual has been licensed.    (e)    Within 10 days after issuing a commercial driver’s license, the Administration shall notify the Commercial Driver’s License Information System of that fact, providing all information required to ensure the identification of the licensee.