§16–103.

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Administration may not issue a driver’s license to any individual who is not at least 18 years old.

    (b)    (1)    Except as provided under paragraph (2) of this subsection, the Administration may issue a noncommercial Class B, C, or M license to an individual under the age of 18 if the individual otherwise qualifies for a driver’s license under this subtitle.

        (2)    The Administration may not issue a Class M license to an individual under the age of 18 years unless the individual has also completed satisfactorily a motorcycle safety course approved under Subtitle 6 of this title.

    (c)    The Administration may not issue:

        (1)    A learner’s instructional permit to any individual who has not reached the age of 15 years, 9 months;

        (2)    A provisional license to any individual who has not reached the age of 16 years, 6 months; or

        (3)    A license to any individual who has not reached the age of 18 years.