Maryland § 10-210
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 10-210, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10-210.
(a) (1) A taxicab permit holder shall post in each of its taxicabs a schedule of its fares on a rate card.
(2) The rate card shall be printed and arranged in a way that allows a passenger to determine readily the exact fare payable by the passenger.
(3) A person may not collect a fare other than a fare appearing on or determinable from the rate card posted in the taxicab.
(b) (1) This subsection does not apply to a taxicab operating in the City of Hagerstown.
(2) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, while in service, each taxicab for which a permit is required shall be equipped with:
(i) an accurate taximeter that is properly installed and connected; or
(ii) another device the Commission approves for measuring the charges for service.
(c) (1) A fixed charge may be made for any trip by taxicab between:
(i) a point within the political subdivision in which the taxicab is normally operated and a point outside of the political subdivision;
(ii) the Maryland Port Administration’s cruise terminal facilities and:
1. Fort McHenry;
2. the World Trade Center Institute in Baltimore; or
3. Penn Station in Baltimore; or
(iii) points within Baltimore City, as approved by the Commission.
(2) A fixed charge shall be calculated on a mileage basis that the Commission approves.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 10-210
What does Maryland Code § 10-210 cover?
Section 10-210 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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