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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 238

(iv) Has a permanent impairment of both eyes so
that:

(A)  The central visual acuity is 20/200
or less in the better eye, with corrective glasses; or

(B)  There is a field defect in  which the
peripheral field has contracted to such an extent that   the widest
diameter of visual field subtends an angular distance   no greater
than 20 degrees in the better eye; or

(v) Has a physical disability, as certified by
a licensed physician and determined by the Administration, which
is permanent, which substantially impairs the person's mobility,
and which is so severe that the person would endure a hardship or
be subject to a risk of injury if the privileges accorded a
person for whom a vehicle is specially registered under this
section were denied.

(2) This section applies only as to:

(i) A Class A (passenger) vehicle;

(ii) A Class E (truck) vehicle with a 3/4 ton
or less manufacturer's rated capacity and specially equipped for
the transportation of or operation by a handicapped individual;
or

(iii) A Class H, I, J, or M vehicle that is
specially equipped for the transportation of handicapped
individuals and is used exclusively for the transportation of
handicapped or disabled individuals.

(g) (1) A person may not commit any fraud or make any
misrepresentation in applying for or using special registration
under this section.

(2) A PERSON WHO OPERATES A MOTOR VEHICLE WITH A
SPECIAL, DISABLED PERSON'S REGISTRATION NUMBER MAY NOT USE THE
PRIVILEGES GRANTED UNDER THIS SECTION, UNLESS THE PERSON:

(I)  MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF PARAGRAPH (A)(1)
OF THIS SECTION; OR

(II)   IS ACCOMPANIED BY A DEPENDENT, OR AN
INDIVIDUAL WHO DEPENDS ON THE PERSON FOR TRANSPORTATION, WHO
MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF PARAGRAPH (A)(1) OF THIS SECTION.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall
take effect July 1, 1984.

Approved May 8, 1984.