Maryland § 2-314.1

§ 2-314.1.

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

        (2)    “Approved rates” has the meaning stated in § 2–314 of this subtitle.

        (3)    “Committee” means the Committee on Rate Setting and Complaint Resolution for Police–Initiated Medium–Duty and Heavy–Duty Towing and Recovery.

        (4)    “Police–initiated towing” has the meaning stated in § 2–314 of this subtitle.

        (5)    “Recovery” has the meaning stated in § 2–314 of this subtitle.

    (b)    There is a Committee on Rate Setting and Complaint Resolution for Police–Initiated Medium–Duty and Heavy–Duty Towing and Recovery.

    (c)    The Committee consists of the following members:

        (1)    two representatives of the Towing and Recovery Professionals of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Towing and Recovery Professionals of Maryland;

        (2)    a representative of the Maryland Motor Truck Association, appointed by the President of the Maryland Motor Truck Association;

        (3)    a representative of the Owner–Operator Independent Drivers Association, appointed by the President of the Owner–Operator Independent Drivers Association;

        (4)    a representative of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police, appointed by the Secretary of Transportation;

        (5)    a representative of the State Highway Administration, appointed by the Administrator of the State Highway Administration; and

        (6)    a representative of the Maryland Insurance Administration, appointed by the Insurance Commissioner.

    (d)    (1)    A member of the Committee shall be appointed for a 3–year term.

        (2)    A member of the Committee may be reappointed at the end of the member’s term.

    (e)    The Department shall provide staff support for the Committee.

    (f)    A member of the Committee:

        (1)    may not receive compensation as a member of the Committee; but

        (2)    is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

    (g)    The Committee shall:

        (1)    on or before December 1, 2023, recommend approved rates to the Department that should be charged for police–initiated towing and recovery services;

        (2)    meet at least once every 3 years to review and consider modification of the approved rates;

        (3)    request information and comments from other parties of interest to assist with its work;

        (4)    recommend to the Department a process for resolving towing complaints; and

        (5)    make any additional recommendations to the Department that the Committee considers appropriate.