(a) Presumption. For purposes of this section, a vehicle that is partially dismantled, nonoperating, wrecked, junked, unregistered, bearing expired, suspended, or no registration plates, or bearing registration plates issued to another vehicle is presumed to have been abandoned unless it is located in an enclosed building or on the premises of a business enterprise operated in a lawful place and manner when the vehicle is necessary to the operation of the business enterprise.
(b) Prohibition. A person may not abandon a motor vehicle in the County. The owner, lessee, or custodian in charge of a lot, field, street, or other property may not permit an abandoned motor vehicle to remain on property in the County.
(c) Sanction for violation. A person may not be convicted of a violation of this section unless it is shown that the abandoned vehicle has remained on public or private property for more than 48 hours or in a garage for more than 10 days. A person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $25 or imprisonment not exceeding 10 days or both. Each day a violation continues constitutes a separate offense.
(1985 Code, Art. 18, § 4-105) (Bill No. 90-05; Bill No. 11-12)
State Code reference – Transportation Article, §§ 25-201 et seq.