(C) A sentence imposed under this section shall run consecutively to any
sentence that was being served at the time of the [assault] OFFENSE, or that had
been imposed but was not yet being served at the time of sentencing.

[(c)] (D) A sentence imposed under this section may not be suspended.

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 1999.

Approved May 13, 1999.

CHAPTER 347
(Senate Bill 379)

AN ACT concerning

Vehicle Laws - Drunk and Drugged Driving - Penalties

FOR the purpose of increasing the penalties for a second or subsequent violation of
certain offenses relating to driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of
drugs or drugs and alcohol, or while under the influence of controlled dangerous
substances; establishing that a prior conviction of certain offenses relating to
driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated or while under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or drugs and alcohol, or controlled dangerous substances are considered
convictions for the purposes of certain second or subsequent offender penalties
for certain violations relating to driving while under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or drugs and alcohol, or controlled dangerous substances; and generally
relating to penalties for certain offenses relating to driving a motor vehicle while
intoxicated or while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or drugs and alcohol,
or controlled dangerous substances.

BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments,
Article - Transportation
Section 21-902 and 27-101(q)
Annotated Code of Maryland

(1998 Replacement Volume and 1998 Supplement)

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Transportation
Section 27-101(c)(23), (24), and (25) and (f)
Annotated Code of Maryland

(1998 Replacement Volume and 1998 Supplement)

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