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Maryland Code, Transportation § 21-1006

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a)(1) Each parking lot that is constructed or altered after October 1, 1996 shall conform with the requirements of the Maryland Accessibility Code adopted under § 12-202 of the Public Safety Article.

(2)(i) As of October 1, 2010, each parking lot in the State shall conform with the requirements of the Maryland Accessibility Code adopted under § 12-202 of the Public Safety Article.

(ii) A person may comply with this paragraph by restriping the parking lot to provide the required number of parking spaces for individuals with disabilities, including parking spaces that are disabled van accessible.

(iii) If restriping a parking lot to comply with this subsection reduces the total number of spaces to below the number required by local law, the local jurisdiction shall grant the property owner an exception to the relevant local zoning ordinance.

(b) A person may not park a motor vehicle in a space designated for the use of individuals with disabilities unless:

(1) The vehicle bears a special registration plate, a removable windshield placard, or a temporary removable windshield placard issued by the Administration under § 13-616, § 13-616.1, or § 13-616.2 of this article or similarly by another state, the District of Columbia, or another country; and

(2) The person is authorized to use the privileges conferred by the special registration plate, removable windshield placard, or temporary placard under § 13-616, § 13-616.1, or § 13-616.2 of this article, or under the laws of another state, the District of Columbia, or another country.

(c) Any restriping or repaving of a parking lot shall be considered an alteration under the Maryland Accessibility Code adopted under § 12-202 of the Public Safety Article.

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