Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 3-8A-33 - [See Note] Citation for violation of certain alcoholic beverages laws(a) A law enforcement officer authorized to make arrests shall issue a citation to a child if the officer has probable cause to believe that the child is violating: (1) § 5-601 of the Criminal Law Article involving the use or possession of cannabis;(2) § 10-113, § 10-114, § 10-115, or § 10-116 of the Criminal Law Article;(3) § 10-132 of the Criminal Law Article;(4) § 10-136 of the Criminal Law Article; or(5) § 26-103 of the Education Article.(b) A citation issued under this section shall be in a format prescribed by the State Court Administrator after consultation with police administrators and the Motor Vehicle Administrator. Each citation shall be signed by the issuing officer and shall contain: (1) The name, address, and birth date of the child being charged with the violation;(2) The name and address of the child's parent or legal guardian;(3) The statute allegedly violated;(4) The time, place, and date of the violation;(5) The driver's license number of the child, if the child possesses a driver's license;(6) The registration number of the motor vehicle, motorcycle, or other vehicle, if applicable;(7) The signature of the child; and(8) The penalties which may be imposed under § 3-8A-19 of this subtitle.(c) A copy of the citation issued under this section shall be: (1) Given to the child being charged;(2) Retained by the officer issuing the citation;(3) Mailed within 7 days to the child's parent or legal guardian; and(4) Filed with the intake officer of the court having jurisdiction under this subtitle.Amended by 2020 Md. Laws, Ch. 628, Sec. 1, eff. 5/8/2020.Amended by 2014 Md. Laws, Ch. 173, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2014.Amended by 2014 Md. Laws, Ch. 158, Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2014.This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.