Maryland § 12-304
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 12-304, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-304.
(a) This section applies only to an adult male applicant under the age of 26 years.
(b) Subject to subsection (c) of this section, the Administration shall provide to the Selective Service Administration in an electronic format, for purposes of registration with the Selective Service as required under federal law, the necessary information concerning a male applicant who applies for a driver’s license or identification card or the renewal of a driver’s license or identification card, including the applicant’s:
(1) Full name;
(2) Current address;
(3) Date of birth;
(4) Gender;
(5) Date of application; and
(6) Social Security number, if available.
(c) (1) A male applicant’s signature on the application indicates that the applicant has selected one of the options specified in paragraph (2) of this subsection concerning Selective Service registration and the forwarding of information to the Selective Service Administration under this section.
(2) In addition to the information required under this subtitle or Title 16 of this article, an application form for a driver’s license or identification card or renewal of a driver’s license or identification card shall contain a statement that the male applicant:
(i) Has already registered with the Selective Service Administration; or
(ii) Has not registered with the Selective Service Administration and:
1. Consents to forwarding the information in subsection (b) of this section to the Selective Service Administration; or
2. Refuses to consent to the forwarding of the information in subsection (b) of this section to the Selective Service Administration.
(d) Refusal to consent to the forwarding of the information in subsection (b) of this section to the Selective Service Administration may not be grounds for denial of an application for a driver’s license or identification card or renewal of a driver’s license or identification card.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 12-304
What does Maryland Code § 12-304 cover?
Section 12-304 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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