Section 2-504 - Homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while impaired by alcohol(a) 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) A violation of this section is homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while impaired by alcohol.(c)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, 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.(2)(i) A person who violates this section, having previously been convicted under this section, § 2-209, § 2-210, § 2-503, § 2-505, § 2-506, or § 3-211 of this article, or § 21-902 of the Transportation Article, is guilty of a felony and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 5 years or a fine not exceeding $10,000 or both.(ii) For the purposes of application of subsequent offender penalties under subparagraph (i) of this paragraph, a conviction for a crime committed in another state or federal jurisdiction that, if committed in this State would constitute a violation of this section, § 2-209, § 2-210, § 2-503, § 2-505, § 2-506, or § 3-211 of this article, or § 21-902 of the Transportation Article, shall be considered a violation of this section.Amended by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 20,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2019.Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 518,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2016.Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 517,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2016.