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This bill, titled "Vehicle Laws - Out-of-State Vehicles - Improper Registration," aims to clarify and strengthen regulations regarding vehicle registration in Maryland. It introduces a new process where the Maryland Vehicle Administration (MVA), if it has reason to believe a vehicle owner is a Maryland resident who hasn't properly registered their vehicle, will issue a warning. This warning gives the owner 60 days to either register the vehicle correctly with Maryland plates or provide proof that the vehicle is not required to be registered in the state. If the owner provides proof that registration isn't needed, they may still need to obtain a nonresident permit. However, if the owner fails to comply within the 60 days, the MVA will start assessing a daily civil fine of $7, up to a maximum of 60 days or until the vehicle is properly registered or deemed exempt. Furthermore, if the owner still hasn't complied within 120 days of the initial warning, the MVA will notify local authorities, who can then initiate a civil lawsuit against the vehicle itself, potentially leading to its immobilization through towing, removal, and impoundment, or "booting" (placing a wheel clamp on the vehicle). This bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0111?ys=2026RS