Md. Code, Transportation § 13-705

in effect

(a) (1) The Administration may suspend or revoke the registration or certificate of title of any vehicle if the Administration: (i) Is satisfied that the registration or certificate was fraudulently obtained or erroneously issued; (ii) Determines that the required fee has not been paid after reasonable notice and demand; or (iii) Is so authorized under any other provision of law. (2) The Administration may suspend or revoke the registration of a vehicle if: (i) The Administration determines that the vehicle is mechanically unfit or unsafe to be operated on the highways; (ii) The vehicle has been dismantled or wrecked; or (iii) A registration card or registration plate not issued for that vehicle is displayed on or for the vehicle. (b) A suspension or revocation under this section is subject to the right of appeal as follows: (1) By a resident to the circuit court for the county in which the individual resides or has a principal place of business; (2) By a nonresident to the circuit court for the county in which the individual temporarily resides or was apprehended; or (3) In any other case, to the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County.

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