Maryland · Maryland Code — Transportation Article
Md. Code, Transp. § 14-105: (a) If a police officer receives reliable information that a vehicle has been stolen, the police officer shall immediately report the theft to the Administration and the Department of State Police, unless the police officer has received reliable information of the recovery of the vehicle
What this law says, in plain English
Police must report stolen vehicles to state authorities unless recovered. Vehicle owners and secured parties must notify the administration of thefts and recoveries. The administration maintains records and may suspend registration.
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