Maryland § 22-401.1
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 22-401.1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22-401.1.
A vehicle from which ice cream products and similar products are sold may be equipped with, and the driver of the vehicle may use, a bell not exceeding 3 1/2 inches in diameter, or a set of bells, provided that no bell or set of bells may be:
(1) Operated by mechanical or electrical means or by any means other than manually;
(2) Amplified by any electrical or electronic means;
(3) Capable of emitting sound audible under normal conditions from a distance of more than 400 feet;
(4) Used for any purpose between the hours of 10 o’clock p.m. and 8 o’clock a.m.; or
(5) Used as an ordinary warning signal at any time.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 22-401.1
What does Maryland Code § 22-401.1 cover?
Section 22-401.1 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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