Business Regulation (GBR) — Title 8.5. Household Goods Movers

In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

“Household goods movers” has the meaning stated in § 14–3101 of the Commercial Law Article.

“Household goods moving services” has the meaning stated in § 14–3101 of the Commercial Law Article.

A person may not provide or offer to provide household goods moving services in the State using a commercial motor vehicle, as defined in 49 C.F.R. 390.5 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, unless the person is registered as a household goods mover under this title.

This title may not be construed to require registration of:

submit to the Department an application on the form provided by the Department; and

pay the Department an application fee set by the Department.

the applicant’s name and all trade names under which the applicant intends to provide household goods moving services in the State;

the applicant’s physical address, telephone number, and, if applicable, e–mail address;

the applicant’s federal employee identification number;

the name of the applicant’s registered agent in the State;

the applicant’s U.S. Department of Transportation or State Department of Transportation number;

insurance carrier and policy number showing liability and cargo coverage with the minimum standards in 49 C.F.R. Part 387.303; and

proof of workers’ compensation coverage for all covered employees.

A household goods mover shall pay an annual registration fee set by the Department.

On approval of a new or renewal application, the Department shall assign a unique registration number and issue an annual registration to the applicant.

A household goods mover shall retain a copy of its annual registration in each vehicle used to perform household goods moving services.

The Department shall publish a schedule of fees set by the Department.