LAWS OF MARYLAND

(2) THAT IS DELIVERED, POSSESSED, SOLD, OR
TRANSFERRED IN THE STATE IN A MANNER NOT AUTHORIZED UNDER TITLE 9
OF THIS ARTICLE OR ARTICLE 56, §§ 157A THROUGH 157G OF THE CODE.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language derived
without substantive change from former Art. 56, §
138(a)(1).

In the introductory language of this subsection, the
reference to "motor fuel, as defined in § 9-101 of
this article" is substituted for the former reference
to "motor Vehicle fuel and aviation fuel", for
clarity.

In item (1) of, this subsection, the defined term
"motor fuel tax" is substituted for the former
reference to "Maryland motor vehicle fuel tax or
aviation fuel tax", for clarity.

Defined term: "Motor fuel tax" § 1-101

(E) CONVEYANCE.

"CONVEYANCE" MEANS:

(1)  AN AIRCRAFT, VEHICLE, OR VESSEL USED TO TRANSPORT
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR CIGARETTES; AND

(2)  A TANK CAR, VEHICLE, OR VESSEL THAT IS USED TO
TRANSPORT MOTOR FUEL AND THAT, EXCLUSIVE OF ANY TANK USED FOR ITS
OWN PROPULSION, HAS A CAPACITY EXCEEDING 50 GALLONS.

REVISOR'S NOTE: This subsection is new language that in
part is added to avoid repetition of the words
"aircraft" and "vessel" with reference to the
transportation of alcoholic beverages or cigarettes,
and in part is derived without substantive change from
former Art. 56, § 138(a)(2).

13-835. SEIZURE.

(A) Alcoholic beverages And cigarettes.

THE COMPTROLLER OR A PEACE OFFICER OF THE STATE MAY:

(1)  SEIZE CONTRABAND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR
CONTRABAND CIGARETTES IN THE STATE WITHOUT A WARRANT;

(2)  STOP AND SEARCH A CONVEYANCE IN THE STATE IF THE
COMPTROLLER OR OFFICER KNOWS OR HAS REASON TO SUSPECT THAT THE
CONVEYANCE IS BEING USED TO TRANSPORT CONTRABAND ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES OR 5 OR MORE CARTONS OF CONTRABAND CIGARETTES IN THE
STATE; AND

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