Chemical test for alcohol, drug or controlled dangerous substance content -- Specimens; time limitations

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    (a)    (1)    A specimen of breath or 1 specimen of blood may be taken for the purpose of a test for determining alcohol concentration.

        (2)    For the purpose of a test for determining alcohol concentration, the specimen of breath or blood shall be taken within 2 hours after the person accused is apprehended.

    (b)    (1)    Only 1 specimen of blood may be taken for the purpose of a test or tests for determining the drug or controlled dangerous substance content of the person’s blood.

        (2)    For the purpose of a test or tests for determining drug or controlled dangerous substance content of the person’s blood, the specimen of blood shall be taken within 4 hours after the person accused is apprehended.


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