Md. Code, Transp. § 16-212.1

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session from Chs. 2 through 1049, effective on or before 6/1/2024
Section 16-212.1 - Alcohol and drug abuse education
(a) The Administration, in cooperation with the Behavioral Health Administration, shall establish an alcohol and drug education program to educate driver's license applicants who are subject to the provisions of § 16-105(f)(3) of this title. This program also shall be included as part of the driver education course established under Subtitle 5 of this title.
(b) The program shall provide 3 hours of instruction in:
(1) The hazards of driving while impaired or intoxicated;
(2) The criminal penalties and administrative sanctions for alcohol and drug related motor vehicle violations;
(3) The medical, biological, and psychological effects of the consumption of alcohol and drugs and their impact on the operation of a motor vehicle; and
(4) Any other drug and alcohol related information that the Administration determines would be beneficial to applicants for a driver's license.
(c) The Administration shall adopt regulations establishing criteria for certifying a private entity to offer the alcohol and drug education program established under this section.

Md. Code, TR § 16-212.1

Amended by 2014 Md. Laws, Ch. 460,Sec. 1, eff. 7/1/2014.