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MD SB613

MD SB613
Commercial Vehicles - Police-Initiated Towing - Requirements


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Introduced
02/02/2022
In Committee
04/08/2022
Crossed Over
04/08/2022
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring the Department of State Police to make a tow list of towing businesses authorized by the Department to perform nonconsensual towing services of disabled or abandoned commercial vehicles and approved rates available to the public on request; and establishing certain requirements and procedures for the nonconsensual towing of certain commercial vehicles at the direction of the Department.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Maryland Department of State Police to maintain a tow list of authorized towing companies that can perform nonconsensual towing of disabled or abandoned commercial vehicles at the direction of the Department. The bill establishes requirements for the Department to adopt regulations on approved rates for medium-duty and heavy-duty nonconsensual towing, invoice requirements, and a process to receive and investigate complaints against authorized tow companies. It also sets guidelines for vehicle owners or their designees to access their personal property or cargo, and provisions for how disputes over towing fees should be handled.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred Rules and Executive Nominations (on 04/08/2022)

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