Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 1 - Parties Subject to the Maryland Vehicle Law
Section 26-102 - Offense by Person Owning or Controlling Vehicle

(a)    A person who owns a vehicle may not require or knowingly permit the operation of the vehicle on a highway in any manner contrary to law.
    (b)    A person who employs or otherwise directs the driver of a vehicle may not require or knowingly permit the operation of the vehicle on a highway in any manner contrary to law.