Section 13-705 - Suspension or revocation of registration or certificate of title in general. - Maryland Statutes

§ 13-705. Suspension or revocation of registration or certificate of title in general.
 

(a)  Authority of Administration to suspend or revoke.-  

(1) The Administration may suspend or revoke the registration or certificate of title of any vehicle if the Administration: 

(i) Is satisfied that the registration or certificate was fraudulently obtained or erroneously issued; 

(ii) Determines that the required fee has not been paid after reasonable notice and demand; or 

(iii) Is so authorized under any other provision of law. 

(2) The Administration may suspend or revoke the registration of a vehicle if: 

(i) The Administration determines that the vehicle is mechanically unfit or unsafe to be operated on the highways; 

(ii) The vehicle has been dismantled or wrecked; or 

(iii) A registration card or registration plate not issued for that vehicle is displayed on or for the vehicle. 

(b)  Right of appeal.- A suspension or revocation under this section is subject to the right of appeal as follows: 

(1) By a resident to the circuit court for the county in which the individual resides or has a principal place of business; 

(2) By a nonresident to the circuit court for the county in which the individual temporarily resides or was apprehended; or 

(3) In any other case, to the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 661/2, § 3-704; 1977, ch. 14, § 2; 1982, ch. 820, § 3.]