Ch. 648

1996 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(4)     (5) A NOTICE OF SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION SENT TO AN
INDIVIDUAL UNDER THIS TITLE SHALL INCLUDE INFORMATION ABOUT THE
PROGRAM AND HOW THE INDIVIDUAL CAN QUALIFY FOR ADMISSION TO THE
PROGRAM

(5)     (6) THE ADMINISTRATION MAY ESTABLISH AND CHARGE A FEE
FOR ADMISSION TO THE PROGRAM

(C)     FOR PURPOSES OF § 16-404(C)(3) OF THIS SUBTITLE AND SUBSECTION (D)
OF THIS SECTION, A PARTICIPANT IS CONSIDERED TO BEGIN PARTICIPATION IN THE
PROGRAM WHEN THE PARTICIPANT PROVIDES EVIDENCE OF THE INSTALLATION OF
AN IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM IN A MANNER REQUIRED BY THE
ADMINISTRATION.

(D)    AN INDIVIDUAL WHOSE LICENSE IS SUSPENDED UNDER § 16-404(C)(2)(IV)
OR (3)(IV) OF THIS SUBTITLE IS A HABITUAL OFFENDER WHOSE LICENSE MAY NOT
BE REINSTATED UNLESS THE INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATES IN AN IGNITION
INTERLOCK SYSTEM THE PROGRAM FOR AT LEAST 24 MONTHS.

(E)     (1) FOR PURPOSES OF AN IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM USED UNDER
THIS SECTION OR UNDER A COURT ORDER .UNDER § 27-107 OF THIS ARTICLE, THE
ADMINISTRATION SHALL PERMIT ONLY THE USE OF AN IGNITION INTERLOCK
SYSTEM THAT MEETS OR EXCEEDS THE TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR BREATH
ALCOHOL IGNITION INTERLOCK DEVICES PUBLISHED IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER
FROM TIME TO TIME

(2)     FOR PURPOSES OF AN IGNITION INTERLOCK SYSTEM USED UNDER
THIS SECTION, THE ADMINISTRATION SHALL REQUIRE THE PROGRAM PROTOCOL
ADOPTED BY THE ADMINISTRATION.

(F)     (1) AN INDIVIDUAL REQUIRED TO USE AN IGNITION INTERLOCK
SYSTEM UNDER A COURT ORDER:

(1) IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE REDUCED SUSPENSION PERIODS UNDER §
16-404(C)(3) OF THIS SUBSECTION;

(2)     (I) SHALL BE MONITORED BY THE ADMINISTRATION; AND

(3) (II) SHALL PAY THE FEE REQUIRED BY THE ADMINISTRATION
UNDER SUBSECTION (B)(5) (6) OF THIS SECTION.

(2) A COURT ORDER THAT REQUIRES THE USE OF AN IGNITION
INTERLOCK SYSTEM IS NOT AFFECTED BY § 16-404(C)(3) OF THIS SUBTITLE.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 1996.

Approved May 23, 1996.

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