Ch. 407                                     1993 LAWS OF MARYLAND.

(1992 Replacement Volume)               

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article - Transportation

16-205.1.                                                                                                  

(b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, a person may not be
compelled to take a test. However, the detaining officer shall advise the person that, on
receipt of a sworn statement from the officer that the person was so charged and refused
to take a test, or was tested and the result indicated an alcohol concentration of 0.10 or
more, the Administration shall:

(i) In the case of a person licensed under this title:

1.       For a test result indicating an alcohol concentration of 0.10
or more at the time of testing:

A.      For a first offense, suspend the driver's license for 45 days; or

B.       For a second or subsequent offense, suspend the driver's
license for 90 days; or

2.       For a test refusal:

A.      For a first offense, suspend the driver's license for 120 days;
or

B.       For a second or subsequent offense, suspend the driver's
license for 1 year;

(ii) In the case of a nonresident or unlicensed person:

1.       For a test result indicating an alcohol concentration of 0.10
or more at the time of testing:                                                                     .

A.      For a first offense, suspend the person's driving privilege for

45 days; or                                                                                                         

B.       For a second or subsequent offense, suspend, the person's
driving privilege for 90 days; or                                        

2.       For a test refusal:

A.      For a first offense, suspend the person's driving privilege for
120 days; or

B.       For a second or subsequent offense, suspend the person's
driving privilege for 1 year; and

(iii) In addition to any applicable driver's license suspensions
authorized under this section, in the case of a person operating a commercial motor
vehicle who refuses to take a test:

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