§16–817.

    (a)    Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, the Administration may not issue a commercial driver’s license or a commercial driver’s instructional permit to any individual:

        (1)    Who is not a resident of Maryland; and

        (2)    Who is not at least 21 years of age.

    (b)    The Administration may issue a Class A, B, or C commercial driver’s license or a commercial driver’s instructional permit to an individual under the age of 21, if the individual is at least 18 years of age. The license:

        (1)    May not include a hazardous materials endorsement;

        (2)    May not be valid for commercial interstate operation except as permitted by 49 C.F.R. Parts 390 to 399; and

        (3)    Shall be valid for commercial intrastate and all noncommercial operation.

    (c)    Consistent with the Code of Federal Regulations, the Administration may issue a commercial driver’s license to an applicant domiciled in a foreign country.