# Public Safety (GPS)

## Title 2. Department of State Police

### Subtitle 3. Powers and Duties of Department

#### Section 2-314.1

(a)

  (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

  (2) "Approved rates" has the meaning stated in Sec. 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 Sec. 2-314 of this subtitle.

  (5) "Recovery" has the meaning stated in Sec. 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.

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Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)