Section 2-504 - Homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while impaired by alcohol. - Maryland Statutes

§ 2-504. Homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while impaired by alcohol.
 

(a)  Prohibited.- A person may not cause the death of another as a result of the person's negligently driving, operating, or controlling a motor vehicle or vessel while impaired by alcohol. 

(b)  Name of crime.- A violation of this section is homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while impaired by alcohol. 

(c)  Penalty.- A person who violates this section is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 3 years or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 388A(c); 2002, ch. 26, § 2; ch. 420.]