§ 2-501 “Under the influence of alcohol per se” defined
§ 2-502 Conversion of alcohol concentration measurement; presumptions and evidentiary rules
§ 2-503 Homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while under the influence of alcohol or under the influence of alcohol per se
§ 2-504 Homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while impaired by alcohol
§ 2-505 Homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while impaired by drugs
§ 2-506 Homicide by motor vehicle or vessel while impaired by a controlled dangerous substance
§ 2-507 Charging documents
§ 2-508 Notification of Motor Vehicle Administration
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Terms Used In Maryland Code > CRIMINAL LAW > Title 2 > Subtitle 5 - Homicide by Motor Vehicle or Vessel While Impaired or Under the Influence

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