Maryland Code, Transportation § 16-1002

(a) The Administration may issue an electronic credential to an individual in addition to, and not instead of, a license or an identification card if the Administration has issued to the individual:

(b) The Administration may enter into agreements with an agency of the State, another state, or the United States to facilitate the issuance, use, and verification of electronic credentials issued by the Administration or another state.

(c) The Administration may create an electronic credential that:

(d) The Administration shall design the electronic credential in a manner that allows the credential holder to maintain physical possession of the device on which the electronic credential is accessed during verification.