Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 21-1417

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Current — January 1, 2026

As of January 1, 2023

// EFFECTIVE UNTIL JUNE 30, 2023 PER CHAPTER 555 OF 2022 //

(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Authority” has the meaning stated in § 21–1416 of this subtitle.

(2) “Program” means the installment payment plan program established under this section.

(3) ~~“E–ZPass account”~~ has the meaning stated in § ~~21–1416~~ of this subtitle.

(3) “Video toll” has the meaning stated in § 21–1414 of this subtitle.

(b) (1) The Authority shall require any person who applies to establish an E–ZPass account to agree to abide by terms and conditions established by the Authority for the electronic collection of tolls.

(2) The terms and conditions for E–ZPass accounts shall allow a person to dispute any charge or fee for the use of a Maryland toll facility within at least 1 year after the charge or fee is posted to the person’s E–ZPass account.

(b) The Authority shall establish an installment payment plan program.

(c) A person that accumulates unpaid video tolls and civil penalties under this subtitle of at least $300 may apply to participate in the program.

(d) If a person enters into an installment payment plan under this section and fails to pay the outstanding video tolls and civil penalties in accordance with the payment plan, the Authority may refer the amount of the unpaid video tolls and civil penalties to the Central Collection Unit of the Department of Budget and Management.

(e) The Authority shall adopt regulations to establish:

(1) Eligibility and verification requirements for the program;

(2) The number and type of installment payment options available under the program;

(3) An application process for participation in the program;

(4) A process for reporting a person who fails to make required installment payments in a timely manner in accordance with the person’s payment plan; and

(5) Any other regulations necessary to administer the program.

Official source: Maryland General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Maryland statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.