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Introduced
01/21/2022
01/21/2022
In Committee
04/07/2022
04/07/2022
Crossed Over
03/21/2022
03/21/2022
Passed
04/11/2022
04/11/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/29/2022
05/29/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Commercial Vehicles - Nonconsensual Police-Initiated Towing - Requirements FOR the purpose of requiring the Department of State Police to make a certain tow list regarding certain businesses and certain rates available to the public on request; establishing certain requirements and procedures for the nonconsensual police-initiated towing of certain commercial vehicles at the direction of the Department; and generally relating to the nonconsensual police-initiated towing of commercial vehicles. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Public Safety Section 2-314 Annotated Code of Maryland (2018 Replacement Volume and 2021 Supplement) BY adding to Article - Commercial Law Section 16A-101 to be under the new title “Title 16A. Nonconsensual Police-Initiated Towing Services” Annotated Code of Maryland (2013 Replacement Volume and 2021 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of State Police to make a tow list of authorized tow companies available to the public upon request. It establishes requirements and procedures for the nonconsensual police-initiated towing of commercial vehicles, including prohibiting the use of per pound billing, requiring tow companies to submit rate sheets, and developing a process to address complaints against authorized tow companies. The bill also clarifies that nonconsensual police-initiated towing does not create a lien or security interest for the tow company, and requires the tow company to provide vehicle owners reasonable access to their personal property or cargo, regardless of payment. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 575 (on 05/29/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0487?ys=2022RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/Chapters_noln/CH_575_hb0487e.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb0487e.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 703524/1 | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/amds/bil_0007/hb0487_70352401.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/votes_comm/hb0487_jpr.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb0487t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 633629/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/amds/bil_0007/hb0487_63362901.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/votes_comm/hb0487_ent.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/hb/hb0487f.pdf |
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