Ch. 39 1997 LAWS OF MARYLAND

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 1997.

Approved April 8, 1997.

CHAPTER 39
(House Bill 144)

AN ACT concerning

Vehicle Laws - Identification Cards - Waiver of Fee

FOR the purpose of requiring the Motor Vehicle Administration to waive a fee for
certain identification cards for individuals who have a physical or mental
impairment that substantially limits a "major life activity" as defined in the federal
Americans with Disabilities Act.

BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments,
Article - Transportation
Section 12-301(a)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(1992 Replacement Volume and 1996 Supplement)

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Transportation
Section 12-301(b)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(1992 Replacement Volume and 1996 Supplement)

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

Article - Transportation

12-301.

(a) On application, the Administration shall issue an identification card to any
individual who:

(1) Is a resident of this State;

(2) Does not have a driver's license;

(3) Presents a birth certificate or other proof of age and identity acceptable
to the Administration; and

(4) Presents a completed application for an identification card on a form
furnished by the Administration.

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