§ 5-212
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§5–212.
(a)This section does not apply to a citation:
(1)for a violation of a parking ordinance or regulation adopted under Title 26, Subtitle 3 of the Transportation Article;
(2)adopted by the Chief Judge of the District Court under § 1–605(d) of the Courts Article, for use in traffic offenses; or
(3)issued by a Natural Resources police officer under § 1–205 of the Natural Resources Article.
(b)A bench warrant may be issued for the arrest of a defendant who fails to appear in court in response to a citation.
(c)A person who fails to appear in court in response to a citation is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days or both.