§ 2–314.1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety § 2-314.1 (2026)
Title 2. Department of State Police
Subtitle 3. Powers and Duties of Department
§ 2–314.1LinkCopy Citation
(a)
(1)
In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2)
“Approved rates” has the meaning stated in § 2–314 of this subtitle.
(3)
“Committee” means the Committee on Rate Setting and Complaint Resolution for Police–Initiated Towing and Recovery.
(4)
“Police–initiated towing” has the meaning stated in § 2–314 of this subtitle.
(5)
“Recovery” has the meaning stated in § 2–314 of this subtitle.
(b)
There is a Committee on Rate Setting and Complaint Resolution for Police–Initiated Towing and Recovery.
(c)
The Committee consists of the following members:
(1)
two representatives of the Towing and Recovery Professionals of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Towing and Recovery Professionals of Maryland;
(2)
a representative of the Maryland Motor Truck Association, appointed by the President of the Maryland Motor Truck Association;
(3)
a representative of the Owner–Operator Independent Drivers Association, appointed by the President of the Owner–Operator Independent Drivers Association;
(4)
a representative of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police, appointed by the Secretary of Transportation;
(5)
a representative of the State Highway Administration, appointed by the Administrator of the State Highway Administration; and
(6)
a representative of the Maryland Insurance Administration, appointed by the Insurance Commissioner.
(d)
(1)
A member of the Committee shall be appointed for a 3–year term.
(2)
A member of the Committee may be reappointed at the end of the member’s term.
(e)
The Department shall provide staff support for the Committee.
(f)
A member of the Committee:
(1)
may not receive compensation as a member of the Committee; but
(2)
is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
(g)
The Committee shall:
(1)
recommend approved rates for light–duty, medium–duty, and heavy–duty towing and recovery to the Department that should be charged for police–initiated towing and recovery services;
(2)
meet at least once every 3 years to review and consider modification of the approved rates;
(3)
request information and comments from other parties of interest to assist with its work;
(4)
recommend to the Department a process for resolving towing complaints;
(5)
examine and report on insurance matters related to:
(i)
vehicles registered and insured outside the State; and
(ii)
the cost and cleanup of cargo and debris; and
(6)
make any additional recommendations to the Department that the Committee considers appropriate.