Maryland § 21-1416
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 21-1416, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-1416.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Authority” means the Maryland Transportation Authority.
(3) “E–ZPass account” means a financial relationship between the Authority and a person who agrees to abide by the terms and conditions established for the electronic collection of tolls.
(4) “Transponder” means a device that is designed to transmit information used to collect tolls and is associated with a particular account.
(b) A holder of an E–ZPass account may:
(1) Report a theft of a transponder associated with the E–ZPass account to a local law enforcement agency and the Authority within 2 weeks of the first account statement after the theft; and
(2) Identify any unauthorized charges to the holder’s E–ZPass account and report the unauthorized charges to the Authority for verification.
(c) A holder of an E–ZPass account who reports the theft of a transponder in accordance with this section is not responsible for unauthorized toll charges:
(1) If the Authority:
(i) Identifies the individual who unlawfully used the transponder; and
(ii) Collects the proper toll charges from the individual; or
(2) Incurred after the date the theft was reported to the Authority.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 21-1416
What does Maryland Code § 21-1416 cover?
Section 21-1416 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 21-1416?
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