Legislation increases penalties for drunken drivers under 21 years of age

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Driving drunk will now be a much costlier endeavor for Marylanders under the age of 21.

A new law that went into effect over the weekend calls for underage drivers to lose their licenses for a year, up from the past maximum of six months, if they get caught intoxicated behind the wheel.

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