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Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT |
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DIVISION I. DEFINITIONS; GENERAL PROVISIONS |
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TITLE 1. DEFINITIONS; GENERAL PROVISIONS |
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SUBTITLE 12. TOBACCO PRODUCT SALES |
§ 1-1205. Election to stand trial
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(a) In general. --
(1) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person who receives a citation under this subtitle may elect to stand trial for the violation by filing a notice of intention to stand trial with the county health officer at least 5 days before the date set in the citation for the payment of the civil penalty.
(2) In Cecil County, a person who receives a citation under this subtitle may elect to stand trial for the violation by filing a notice of intention to stand trial and a copy of the citation with the District Court at least 5 days before the date set in the citation for payment of the civil penalty.
(b) Notice to District Court. -- After receiving a notice of intention to stand trial under subsection (a)(1) of this section, the county health officer shall forward the notice and a copy of the citation to the District Court.
(c) Scheduling of case. -- After receiving the citation and notice, the District Court shall schedule the case for trial and notify the defendant of the trial date.