§ 13-705. Suspension or revocation of registration or certificate of title in general

   (a) Authority of Administration to suspend or revoke. --

   (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) Right of appeal. -- 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.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 66 1/2, § 3-704; 1977, ch. 14, § 2; 1982, ch. 820, § 3.