PARRIS N. GLENDENING, Governor

Ch. 451

the license is issued, or after the individual applies and becomes qualified to receive a
license, or on the individual's twenty-first birthday, whichever occurs first.

(5) The Administration may modify a suspension under this subsection OR
SUBSECTION (B) OF THIS SECTION or issue a restricted license if:

(i) The license is required for the purpose of attending an alcohol
education or alcoholic prevention or treatment program;

(ii) The child or individual is required to drive a motor vehicle in the
course of employment;

(iii) It finds that the individual's or child's employment would be
adversely affected because the individual or child has no reasonable alternative means of
transportation to or from a place of employment; or

(iv) It finds that the individual's or child's education would be
adversely affected because the individual or child has no reasonable alternative means of
transportation for educational purposes.

[(c)](D) (1) After the Administration refuses to issue a license under this
section or after the Administration determines that a suspension should be imposed
under subsection (a)(2) of this section, the Administration immediately shall give written
notice to the applicant or licensee, and the applicant or licensee may request a hearing as
provided in Title 12, Subtitle 2 of this article.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Administration may
suspend or revoke a license under this section only after a hearing under Title 12, Subtitle
2 of this article.

(3) If the Administration determines that there is a likelihood of substantial
and immediate danger and harm to the licensee or others if the license is continued
pending a hearing, the Administration:

(i) Immediately may suspend the license;

(ii) Within 7 days of a request for a hearing, shall grant the licensee a
hearing as provided in Title 12, Subtitle 2 of this article; and

(iii) After the hearing, render an immediate decision as to whether or
not it should continue the suspension or revoke the license.

[(d)] (E) (1) If a licensee fails to appear for a hearing after receiving the written
notice under subsection [(c)(1)] (D)(1) of this section, the Administration may suspend
the license until the licensee appears for a hearing.

(2) A rescheduled hearing shall be held within 30 days of the date of the

request.

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