# 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.

## § 22-1 Definitions.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 22-1 (2026)

(a) In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) “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” 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” 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)

  (1) “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) 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” or “Commissioner” means the Baltimore City Police Commissioner or the Commissioner’s designee.

(g)

  (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” means any person that owns or operates a business for the disentangling or towing of disabled vehicles.

(i) “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*

## § 22-2 Declaration of policy.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 22-2 (2026)

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*

## § 22-3 Rules and regulations.

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 22-3 (2026)

(a) The Police Commissioner shall adopt and enforce rules and regulations to carry out this subtitle.

(b) 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*

## § 22-4

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 22-4 (2026)

Reserved

## § 22-5

Balt., Md., Code art. 31, § 22-5 (2026)

Reserved