§ 1-1205
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§1–1205.
(1)Except as otherwise provided in paragraph
(2)of this subsection, a person who receives a citation under this subtitle may elect to stand trial for the violation by filing a notice of intention to stand trial with the county health officer at least 5 days before the date set in the citation for the payment of the civil penalty.
(2)In Cecil County, a person who receives a citation under this subtitle may elect to stand trial for the violation by filing a notice of intention to stand trial and a copy of the citation with the District Court at least 5 days before the date set in the citation for payment of the civil penalty.
(b)After receiving a notice of intention to stand trial under subsection (a)(1) of this section, the county health officer shall forward the notice and a copy of the citation to the District Court.
(c)After receiving the citation and notice, the District Court shall schedule the case for trial and notify the defendant of the trial date.