Ch. 11 LAWS OF MARYLAND

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 DRIVER'S
LICENSE IS NOT SUBJECT TO ANY MODIFICATIONS, NOR MAY A
RESTRICTED 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.

[(h)] (G) If the Administration imposes a suspension or disqualification after a
hearing, the person whose license or privilege to drive has been suspended or
disqualified may appeal the final order of suspension as provided in Title 12, Subtitle 2
of this article.

[(i)J (H) [This] SUBJECT TO § 16-812 (N) 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 arising out of the same
occurrence.

[(j)l (I) (1) Thedetermination of any facts by the Administratration 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.

[(k)] (J) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this Subsection, a suspension
imposed under this section may not be stayed by the Administrationi 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.

[(1)] (K) (1) The Administration may modify a suspension under this section
or issue a restrictive license if:

(i) The licensee did not refuse to take an alcohol test;

(ii) The licensee has not had a license suspended under this section
during the past 5 years;

(iii) The licensee has not been convicted under § 21-902 of this article
during the past 5 years; and

(iv) 1. The licensee is required to drive a motor vehicle in the
course of employment;

2. The license is required for the purpose of attending an
alcoholic prevention or treatment program; or

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