Section 21-1128 - Dispensing of motor fuel into dirt bike. - Maryland Statutes

§ 21-1128. Dispensing of motor fuel into dirt bike.
 

(a)  Definitions.-  

(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(2) (i) "Dirt bike" means any motorcycle or similar vehicle that is not required to be registered under Title 13 of this article. 

(ii) "Dirt bike" includes: 

1. A motorized minibike, as defined in § 11-134.4 of this article; and 

2. An all-terrain vehicle with either 3 or 4 wheels. 

(iii) "Dirt bike" does not include: 

1. A moped, as defined in § 11-134.1 of this article; or 

2. A motor scooter, as defined in § 11-134.5 of this article. 

(3) "Service station" means a place of business where motor fuel is sold and delivered into the fuel supply tanks of motor vehicles. 

(b)  Applicability of section.-  

(1) This section applies only in Baltimore City. 

(2) This section does not apply to an owner or employee of a service station who is subject to the provisions of the Baltimore City Code prohibiting the selling, transferring, or dispensing of motor fuel for delivery into a dirt bike. 

(c)  Prohibition.- A person may not dispense motor fuel into a dirt bike from a retail pump at a service station. 

(d)  Notification of conviction to Administration, penalty, hearing.-  

(1) If a person is convicted of a violation of this section, the court shall notify the Administration of the conviction. 

(2) Subject to the provisions of paragraph (3) of this subsection, on receipt of the notice described under paragraph (1) of this subsection the Administration: 

(i) For a first violation, may suspend the person's driver's license for up to 30 days; and 

(ii) For a second or subsequent violation, shall suspend the person's driver's license for 30 days. 

(3) Subject to the provisions of Title 12, Subtitle 2 of this article, a licensee may request a hearing on a suspension under this section. 
 

[2010, chs. 114, 115.]