Ch. 291

LAWS OF MARYLAND

(b)  (1) Each license issued by the Administration shall be
identified clearly as to its specific class. A Class [E] M
license may be issued in combination with any one of the other
classes.

(2)  The Administration shall assign an identifying
number to each license it issues.

(3)  To the extent provided by federal law, the
Administration may use a driver's social security number as an
identifying number for a driver's license.

(c)  Each NONCOMMERCIAL CLASS A, B, C, OR M license issued
by the Administration:

(1)  Shall be of the size, design, and content that
the Administration specifies;

(2)  Shall include:

(i) The name and residence address of the
licensee;

(ii) The date of birth of the licensee;

(iii) A description of the licensee, which
shall include the height, weight, and sex of the licensee;

(iv) The type or class of vehicles that the
license authorizes the licensee to drive;

(v) The signature and seal of the issuing
agent; and

(vi) A space for the signature of the licensee;
and

(3)  Shall include:

. (i) If the licensee is under the age of 21
years, a profile photograph of the licensee; or

(ii) If the licensee is at least 21 years old,
a frontal photograph of the licensee.

(d)  (1) A license is not valid unless the licensee signs
his name on it in his usual signature.

(2) When issued and signed, a driver's license
authorizes the licensee to drive any vehicle of the type or class
specified on it, subject to any restrictions endorsed on the
license.

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