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Introduced
02/02/2022
02/02/2022
In Committee
04/08/2022
04/08/2022
Crossed Over
04/08/2022
04/08/2022
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0613?ys=2022RS |
| Favorable with Amendments 423925/1 | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/amds/bil_0003/sb0613_42392501.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/sb/sb0613t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/votes_comm/sb0613_jpr.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2022RS/bills/sb/sb0613f.pdf |
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