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ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor Ch. 114
(1) The Maryland Vehicle Law, including any rule or regulation adopted
under any of its provisions;
(2) A traffic law or ordinance of any local authority;
(3) Title 9, Subtitle 2 of the Tax - General Article;
(4) Title 9, Subtitle 3 of the Tax - General Article; [or]
(5) Title 10, Subtitle 4 of the Business Regulation Article;
(6) § 10-323 OF THE BUSINESS REGULATION ARTICLE; OR
(7) § 10-323.2 OF THE BUSINESS REGULATION ARTICLE.
(b) A police officer who charges a person under this section shall issue a
written traffic citation to the person charged.
(c) A traffic citation issued to a person under this section shall contain:
(1) A notice to appear in court, including a notice that, if the offense is
not punishable by incarceration, the person may request a hearing regarding
sentencing and disposition in lieu of a trial as provided in § 26-204(b)(2) of this
subtitle;
(2) The name and address of the person;
(3) The number of the person's license to drive, if applicable;
(4) The State registration number of the vehicle, if applicable;
(5) The violation charged;
(6) Unless otherwise to be determined by the court, the time when and
place where the person is required to appear in court;
(7) A statement acknowledging receipt of the citation, to be signed by the
person;
(8) On the side of the citation to be signed by the person, a clear and
conspicuous statement that:
(i) The signing of the citation by the person does not constitute an
admission of guilt; and
(ii) The failure to sign may subject the person to arrest; and
(9) Any other necessary information.
(d) Unless the person charged demands an earlier hearing, a time specified in
the notice to appear shall be at least 5 days after the alleged violation.
(e) A place specified in the notice to appear shall be before a judge of the
District Court, as specified in § 26-401 of this title.
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