Section 21-1124.1 - Text messaging prohibited(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.(2) "9-1-1 system" has the meaning stated in § 1-301 of the Public Safety Article.(3) "Text messaging device" means a handheld device used to send a text message or an electronic message via a short message service, wireless telephone service, or electronic communication network.(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, an individual may not use a text messaging device to write, send, or read a text message or an electronic message while operating a motor vehicle in the travel portion of the roadway.(c) This section does not apply to the use of:(1) A global positioning system; or(2) A text messaging device to contact a 9-1-1 system.(d)(1) If the Administration receives satisfactory evidence that an individual who is under the age of 18 years has violated this section, the Administration: (i) May suspend the individual's driver's license for not more than 90 days; and(ii) May issue a restricted license for the period of suspension that is limited to driving a motor vehicle: 1. In the course of the individual's employment;2. For the purpose of driving to or from a place of employment; or3. For the purpose of driving to or from school.(2) An individual may request a hearing as provided for a suspension or revocation under Title 12, Subtitle 2 of this article.Amended by 2014 Md. Laws, Ch. 260,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2014.Amended by 2014 Md. Laws, Ch. 248,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2014.This section is set out twice. See also § -21-1124.1, effective until 10/1/2014.