|
(v) If a child subject to a suspension under this subsection does not
hold a license to operate a motor vehicle on the date of the disposition, the suspension
shall commence:
1. If the child is at least 16 years of age on the date of the
disposition, on the date of the disposition; or
2. If the child is younger than 16 years of age on the date of
the disposition, on the date the child reaches the child's 16th birthday.
(2) In addition to the dispositions under paragraph (1) of this subsection,
the court also may:
(i) Counsel the child or the parent or both, or order the child to
participate in an alcohol education or rehabilitation program that is in the best
interest of the child;
(ii) Impose a civil fine of not more than $25 for the first violation
and a civil fine of not more than $100 for the second and subsequent violations; or
(iii) Order the child to participate in a supervised work program for
not more than 30 hours for the first violation and not more than 10 hours for the
second and subsequent violations.
(3) (i) The provisions of paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection do
not apply to a child found to have committed a violation under Article 27, § 405A of
the Code.
(ii) In making a disposition on a finding that the child has
committed a violation under Article 27, § 405A of the Code, the court may:
1. Counsel the child or the parent or both, or order the child
to participate in a smoking cessation clinic, or other suitable presentation of the
hazards associated with tobacco use that is in the best interest of the child;
2. Impose a civil fine of not more than $25 for the first
violation and a civil fine of not more than $100 for a second or subsequent violation;
or
3. Order the child to participate in a supervised work
program for not more than 20 hours for the first violation and not more than 40 hours
for a second or subsequent violation.
(4) (I) IN MAKING A DISPOSITION ON A FINDING THAT THE GUILD HAS
COMMITTED A VIOLATION UNDER ARTICLE 37, § 139C, § 151A, OR § 151C OF THE CODE,
THE COURT MAY ORDER THE MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION TO INITIATE AN
ACTION, UNDER THE MARYLAND VEHICLE LAW, TO SUSPEND THE DRIVING
PRIVILEGE OF A CHILD FOR A SPECIFIED PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED:
FOR A FIRST OFFENSE, 6 MONTHS; AND
2. FOR A SECOND OR SUBSEQUENT OFFENSE, 1 YEAR OR
UNTIL THE PERSON IS 21 YEARS OLD, WHICHEVER IS LONGER
|
