Part 1 – Definitions; General Provisions
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 22-1 (2026)
§ 22-1 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
(a)In general.
In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
(b)Disabled vehicle.
“Disabled vehicle” means a motor vehicle that:
(1)
has been damaged or rendered inoperative as the result of a collision or other accident;
(2)
is found to be stolen;
(3)
is being held for evidence; or
(4)
is otherwise disabled and impeding the free flow of traffic or movement of pedestrians.
(c)Medallion towing company.
“Medallion towing company” means a towing company that:
(1)
is licensed under this subtitle; and
(2)
owns or operates 1 or more medallion towing vehicles.
(d)Medallion towing vehicle.
“Medallion towing vehicle” means a towing vehicle that:
(1)
is owned or operated by a medallion towing company; and
(2)
has been specifically authorized to tow vehicles under this subtitle.
(e)Person.
(1)In general.
“Person” has the meaning stated in <cite data-path="|general|1|1|1-107">§ 1-107 </cite>of the City Code’s <cite data-path="|general">General Provisions Article</cite>.
(2)Inclusions.
When used in any clause imposing a penalty, the term “person”:
(i)
as applied to a partnership or association, includes its partners or members; and
(ii)
as applied to a corporation, limited liability company, or similar entity, includes its officers.
(f)Police Commissioner; Commissioner.
“Police Commissioner” or “Commissioner” means the Baltimore City Police Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee.
(g)Towing.
(1)
“Towing” means moving, removing, or preparing to move or remove a disabled vehicle by another vehicle, for which a charge is imposed directly or indirectly.
(2)
For purposes of this definition, dues or other charges by clubs or associations that provide towing services are indirect charges.
(h)Towing company.
“Towing company” means any person that owns or operates a business for the disentangling or towing of disabled vehicles.
(i)Towing vehicle.
“Towing vehicle” means a vehicle that tows a disabled vehicle.
History: Ord. 57-998
History: Ord. 75-921
History: Ord. 08-077
History: Ord. 13-175
History: Ord. 22-125
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 22-2 (2026)
§ 22-2 Declaration of policy.LinkCopy Citation
The purposes of this subtitle are:
(1)
to safeguard the public interests against fraud, discrimination, deceptions, and similar abuses;
(2)
to eliminate traffic delays, unnecessary street congestion, and traffic hazards; and
(3)
generally, to protect the general welfare and public interests of the community.
History: Ord. 57-998
History: Ord. 75-921
History: Ord. 08-077
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 22-3 (2026)
§ 22-3 Rules and regulations.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Police Commissioner to adopt.
The Police Commissioner shall adopt and enforce rules and regulations to carry out this subtitle.
(b)Filing with Legislative Reference.
A copy of all rules and regulations must be filed with the Department of Legislative Reference before they take effect.
History: Ord. 57-998
History: Ord. 75-921
History: Ord. 08-077
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 22-4 (2026)
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Reserved
Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 22-5 (2026)
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Reserved