Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. § 3-8A-33
Violation of alcoholic beverages, marijuana, controlled substances, and lottery laws
Effective Jan 1, 2023Added as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-835 by Acts 1982, c. 844, § 1. Amended by Acts 1985, c. 544; Acts 1989, c. 5, § 1; Acts 1990, c. 6, § 2; Acts 1994, c. 110, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1994; Acts 1994, c. 483, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1994; Acts 1995, c. 3, § 1, eff. March 7, 1995; Acts 1996, c. 372, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1996; Acts 2000, c. 61, § 1, eff. April 25, 2000. Renumbered as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-8A-33 and amended by Acts 2001, c. 415, § 6, eff. Oct. 1, 2001. Amended by Acts 2002, c. 213, § 6, eff. Oct. 1, 2002; Acts 2003, c. 13, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2003; Acts 2010, c. 200, § 1, eff. June 1, 2010; Acts 2010, c. 201, § 1, eff. June 1, 2010; Acts 2014, c. 158, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014; Acts 2014, c. 173, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014; Acts 2020, c. 628, § 1, eff. May 8, 2020; Acts 2022, c. 26, § 5, eff. Jan. 1, 2023.State of Maryland
(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.
Added as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-835 by Acts 1982, c. 844, § 1. Amended by Acts 1985, c. 544; Acts 1989, c. 5, § 1; Acts 1990, c. 6, § 2; Acts 1994, c. 110, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1994; Acts 1994, c. 483, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1994; Acts 1995, c. 3, § 1, eff. March 7, 1995; Acts 1996, c. 372, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 1996; Acts 2000, c. 61, § 1, eff. April 25, 2000. Renumbered as Courts and Judicial Proceedings § 3-8A-33 and amended by Acts 2001, c. 415, § 6, eff. Oct. 1, 2001. Amended by Acts 2002, c. 213, § 6, eff. Oct. 1, 2002; Acts 2003, c. 13, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2003; Acts 2010, c. 200, § 1, eff. June 1, 2010; Acts 2010, c. 201, § 1, eff. June 1, 2010; Acts 2014, c. 158, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014; Acts 2014, c. 173, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2014; Acts 2020, c. 628, § 1, eff. May 8, 2020; Acts 2022, c. 26, § 5, eff. Jan. 1, 2023.