Maryland · Maryland Code — Transportation Article
Md. Code, Transp. § 13-504: (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, if the title or interest of an owner in a registered vehicle passes to another person other than by voluntary transfer: (1) The registration of the vehicle expires; and - 721 - (2) The vehicle may not be driven on a highway until the person entitled
What this law says, in plain English
When vehicle ownership transfers involuntarily, registration expires and the new owner must obtain new registration before driving on highways, except for limited 200-mile transport from acquisition to residence or business.
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