Section 10-320 - Refueling service for disabled drivers. - Maryland Statutes

§ 10-320. Refueling service for disabled drivers.
 

(a)  In general.- Except as provided in subsection (b) or (c) of this section, a retail service station dealer who reduces the price of motor fuel for self-service shall provide, on request, fueling service at the self-service price to a disabled driver who displays a disabled person's registration plate or parking permit issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration. 

(b)  Exception - Retail service station dealers.- This section does not apply to a retail service station dealer who sells motor fuel from: 

(1) a convenience store that: 

(i) sells motor fuel through remotely controlled dispensing equipment; and 

(ii) does not provide fueling service; or 

(2) a station that: 

(i) is exclusively self-service; 

(ii) is operated by 1 cashier; and 

(iii) has remotely controlled dispensing equipment. 

(c)  Exception - Certain disabled drivers.- This section does not apply to a disabled driver who: 

(1) is reasonably capable of providing self-service; or 

(2) drives a motor vehicle that carries another individual who is reasonably capable of providing self-service. 

(d)  Prohibited act; penalty.- A retail service station dealer who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $25. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 56, §§ 157K, 157L; 1992, ch. 4, § 2.]