Maryland · Maryland Code — Transportation Article
Md. Code, Transp. § 13-412: (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, unless current validation tabs have been issued by the Administration and are displayed on the plates as provided in this subtitle, the registration and the registration plates issued under this title for them expire at midnight on the dates
What this law says, in plain English
Vehicle registrations and plates expire on dates shown on the registration card unless current validation tabs are displayed. The Administration may issue temporary certificates allowing vehicle operation for up to 15 days pending tab issuance.
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