# § 22-4 License required.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 22-4 License required.

Balt., Md., Code art. 15, § 22-4 (2026)

(a)

  (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in a towing service in Baltimore City without a valid towing license issued by the Director of Consumer Protection and Business Licensing.

  (2) The license is renewable annually.

(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to:

  (1) persons towing their own motor vehicles;

  (2) a motor vehicle towed with permission of the owner or operator of the motor vehicle;

  (3) a towing service that tows without any charge, fees, or dues connected therewith;

  (4) a towing service that tows a motor vehicle into or through Baltimore City, from a point outside the City;

  (5) the transportation of motor vehicles for sale to and from licensed automobile dealers; or

  (6) a towing service owned and operated by the government of the United States, State of Maryland, Baltimore City, or any other governmental entity.

*History: Ord. 89-273*

*History: Ord. 94-408*

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