Section 10-303 - Chemical test for alcohol, drug or controlled dangerous substance content - Specimens; time limitations. - Maryland Statutes

§ 10-303. Chemical test for alcohol, drug or controlled dangerous substance content - Specimens; time limitations.
 

(a)  Alcohol concentration.-  

(1) A specimen of breath or 1 specimen of blood may be taken for the purpose of a test for determining alcohol concentration. 

(2) For the purpose of a test for determining alcohol concentration, the specimen of breath or blood shall be taken within 2 hours after the person accused is apprehended. 

(b)  Drug or controlled dangerous substance content.-  

(1) Only 1 specimen of blood may be taken for the purpose of a test or tests for determining the drug or controlled dangerous substance content of the person's blood. 

(2) For the purpose of a test or tests for determining drug or controlled dangerous substance content of the person's blood, the specimen of blood shall be taken within 4 hours after the person accused is apprehended. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 35, § 100; 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., ch. 2, § 1; 1977, ch. 164, § 2; 1989, ch. 284; 1990, ch. 413; 1995, ch. 281; 2000, ch. 629.]