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Ch. 164
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1770
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LAWS OF MARYLAND
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officer shall:
(1) Detain the individual;
(2) Request that the individual permit a
chemical test to be taken of his blood[,] OR breath[, or
urine] to determine the alcoholic content of his blood
[or urine];
(3) Advise the individual of the
administrative penalties that may be imposed for refusal
to take the test;
(4) If the individual is licensed under this
title, furnish him with a copy of the statement set forth
in subsection (a) of this section and inform the [him]
INDIVIDUAL individual that he signed this statement when
applying for a license; and
(5) If the individual refuses to take the
test, file with the Administration, within 48 hours after
detention, a sworn report that;
(i) the officer had reasonable grounds
to believe that the individual had been driving or
attempting to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in
this State while intoxicated or while his driving ability
was impaired by the consumption of alcohol; and
(ii) the individual refused to take the
chemical test for alcohol when requested by the police
officer and after being informed of the administrative
penalties that may be imposed for refusal.
(d) Administration of tests.
(1) The chemical tests for alcohol may be
administered by an individual who has been examined and
is certified by the Maryland State Police as sufficiently
equipped and trained to administer the tests.
(2) The Maryland State Police may adopt rules
and regulations for the examination and certification of
individuals trained to administer chemical tests for
alcohol.
(e) Notice and hearing on refusal to take test;
suspension of license or privilege to drive.
(1) On receipt of the sworn statement of a
police officer filed under subsection (c) of this
section, the Administration shall give reasonable notice
to the driver, in accordance with Title 12, Subtitle 2
of this article, to attend a hearing on a date specified
in the notice and show cause why his license or privilege
to drive should not be suspended for refusing to take
the test.
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