A person may not transport, solicit for transport, or agree to transport any person or baggage in a motor vehicle for hire unless the operator of the motor vehicle is licensed by the Commission. A person who owns or is in charge of a motor vehicle may not allow the motor vehicle to be used in violation of this section, § 10–109, or § 10–209 of this title.

A person may not operate a vehicle that provides passenger–for–hire services in the State: unless the person is licensed as a passenger–for–hire driver by the Commission, including a person who is licensed or otherwise authorized by the Commission as a transportation network operator, transportation network partner, or transportation network driver; or in violation of this title or Title 9, Subtitle 2 of this article. A person may not operate a vehicle that provides taxicab services in the State: unless the person is licensed as a taxicab driver by the Commission or a county or municipal corporation; or that is under the jurisdiction of the Commission, in violation of this title. A person may not operate a transportation network company in the State unless the person has been issued a permit as a transportation network company by the Commission. Subject to the hearing provisions of § 3–102(c) of this article, the Commission may impose on a person who violates this section a civil penalty not exceeding $500 for each violation.