Title 18.5. Peer–to–peer Car Sharing Programs — Subtitle 1
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 18.5-101 (2026)
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(a)
In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Motor vehicle” has the meaning stated in § 11–135 of this article.
(c)
“Peer–to–peer car sharing program” has the meaning stated in § 19–520 of the Insurance Article.
(d)
“Peer–to–peer car sharing program agreement” has the meaning stated in § 19–520 of the Insurance Article.
(e)
“Shared motor vehicle” has the meaning stated in § 19–520 of the Insurance Article.
(f)
“Shared vehicle driver” has the meaning stated in § 19–520 of the Insurance Article.
(g)
“Shared vehicle owner” has the meaning stated in § 19–520 of the Insurance Article.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 18.5-102 (2026)
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(a)
(1)
A peer–to–peer car sharing program shall ensure that, during each car sharing period, the shared vehicle owner and the shared vehicle driver are insured under a motor vehicle liability insurance policy in accordance with § 19–520 of the Insurance Article.
(2)
(i)
In this paragraph, “replacement vehicle” means a motor vehicle that is used in a peer–to–peer car sharing program while a motor vehicle owned by the individual is not in use because of loss, as “loss” is defined in that individual’s applicable private passenger automobile insurance policy, or because of breakdown, repair, service, or damage.
(ii)
Subject to subparagraph (iii) of this paragraph, a replacement vehicle or shared motor vehicle that is made available through a peer–to–peer car sharing program may be deemed to have satisfied the requirement of paragraph (1) of this subsection by maintaining the minimum amount of security required under § 17–103 of this article that is secondary to any other valid and collectible coverage and that extends coverage to the owner’s motor vehicle in amounts required under § 17–103(b) of this article while it is used as a replacement vehicle or shared motor vehicle.
(iii)
For a replacement vehicle that is made available through a peer–to–peer car sharing program, the peer–to–peer car sharing program agreement for the replacement vehicle to be signed by a shared vehicle owner and a shared vehicle driver shall contain a provision on the face of the peer–to–peer car sharing program agreement, in at least 10 point bold type, that informs the shared vehicle driver and the shared vehicle owner that the coverage on the vehicle being serviced or repaired is primary coverage for the replacement vehicle and the coverage maintained by the peer–to–peer car sharing program on the replacement vehicle is secondary.
(b)
Notwithstanding any provision of a peer–to–peer car sharing program agreement to the contrary, the security required under this section shall cover the shared vehicle owner and each person driving or using the shared motor vehicle with the permission of the owner or the peer–to–peer car sharing program.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 18.5-102.1 (2026)
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(a)
(1)
Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, this section applies only to:
(i)
Peer–to–peer car sharing transactions originating in the State; and
(ii)
Third–party claims against a shared vehicle driver arising out of the security requirement under § 18.5–102(a)(2) of this subtitle.
(2)
This section does not apply to a replacement vehicle under § 18.5–102(a)(2) of this subtitle.
(b)
A peer–to–peer car sharing program shall be responsible for providing the required security under § 17–103 of this article on a primary basis for a third–party liability claim if the peer–to–peer car sharing program:
(1)
Fails to deliver notice of the claim;
(2)
Fails to cooperate with the insurer;
(3)
Prejudiced the handling of the third–party claim before the insurer assumed the handling of the claim;
(4)
Has provided liability, property damage, uninsured motorist, or other coverage to the insured that is:
(i)
Additional to the insurance coverage required under § 19–520(d)(1) of the Insurance Article; and
(ii)
Applicable to the third–party claim as a benefit under a supplemental insurance policy sold to the shared vehicle driver in connection with, and incidental to, the peer–to–peer car sharing transaction; or
(5)
Fails to provide the disclosures required under § 19–520(c)(3) of the Insurance Article.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 18.5-103 (2026)
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(a)
A peer–to–peer car sharing program may not enter into a peer–to–peer car sharing program agreement with a driver unless the driver who will operate the shared motor vehicle:
(1)
Holds a driver’s license issued under Title 16 of this article that authorizes the driver to operate vehicles of the class of the shared motor vehicle;
(2)
Is a nonresident who:
(i)
Has a driver’s license issued by the state or country of the driver’s residence that authorizes the driver in that state or country to drive vehicles of the class of the shared motor vehicle; and
(ii)
Is at least the same age as that required of a resident to drive; or
(3)
Otherwise is specifically authorized by Title 16 of this article to drive vehicles of the class of the shared motor vehicle.
(b)
A peer–to–peer car sharing program shall keep a record of:
(1)
The registration number of the shared motor vehicle;
(2)
The name and address of the shared vehicle driver;
(3)
The number of the driver’s license of the shared vehicle driver and each other person who will operate the shared motor vehicle; and
(4)
The date and place of issuance of the driver’s license.
(c)
Any police officer or authorized representative of the Administration may inspect the records kept under subsection (b) of this section.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 18.5-104 (2026)
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(a)
If the peer–to–peer car sharing program knows that the vehicle’s odometer does not record correctly its actual accumulated mileage, a peer–to–peer car sharing program may not, with intent to defraud, enter into a peer–to–peer car sharing program agreement with a shared vehicle driver for which any charge is based on the distance traveled.
(b)
A peer–to–peer car sharing program may not otherwise enter into a peer–to–peer car sharing program agreement with a shared vehicle driver for which any charge is based on the distance traveled and deceive that shared vehicle driver as to the distance that the shared motor vehicle traveled during the car sharing period.
(c)
A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 18.5-105 (2026)
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A person may not allow a shared vehicle driver, or any other individual who will drive a shared motor vehicle, to operate the shared motor vehicle if the person knows that the shared vehicle driver, or other individual, is under the influence of alcohol, impaired by alcohol, impaired by a drug, a combination of drugs, or a combination of one or more drugs and alcohol, or impaired by a controlled dangerous substance.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 18.5-106 (2026)
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In accordance with § 5–408 of this article, a peer–to–peer car sharing program must have a concession fee agreement with the Maryland Aviation Administration to operate at an airport in the State.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 18.5-107 (2026)
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(a)
A peer–to–peer car sharing program agreement shall state:
(1)
The daily rate, fees, any insurance costs, and any protection package costs that are charged to the shared vehicle owner or the shared vehicle driver; and
(2)
The car sharing period, as defined in § 19–520 of the Insurance Article.
(b)
A peer–to–peer car sharing program may not charge a shared vehicle driver for the use of a shared motor vehicle after the car sharing period.
(c)
In addition to any remedies otherwise available at law, a violation of this section shall be an unfair or deceptive trade practice under Title 13, Subtitle 3 of the Commercial Law Article.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 18.5-108 (2026)
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(a)
(1)
A peer–to–peer car sharing program may charge a shared vehicle driver a separately stated fee to recover the following costs incurred by the peer–to–peer car sharing program:
(i)
Any concession fees paid to a government–owned or government–operated:
(1)
Airport; or
(2)
Other entity; and
(ii)
Any other fee or charge imposed by a governmental entity.
(2)
If a peer–to–peer car sharing program advertises the rate available for a shared motor vehicle in the State, the fees authorized under this subsection shall be clearly disclosed in the advertisement.
(b)
A peer–to–peer car sharing program may transfer monetary liability and charge a shared vehicle driver for any toll, fee, charge, or fine imposed for any act or omission involving the shared motor vehicle that occurred while the vehicle was under the control or possession of the shared vehicle driver during the car sharing period.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 18.5-109 (2026)
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(a)
At the time when a vehicle owner registers as a shared vehicle owner on a peer–to–peer car sharing program and prior to the time when the shared vehicle owner makes a shared motor vehicle available for car sharing on the peer–to–peer car sharing program, the peer–to–peer car sharing program shall:
(1)
Verify that the shared motor vehicle does not have any safety recalls on the vehicle for which the repairs have not been made; and
(2)
Notify the shared vehicle owner of the requirements under subsection (b) of this section.
(b)
(1)
If the shared vehicle owner has received an actual notice of a safety recall on the motor vehicle, a shared vehicle owner may not make a motor vehicle available as a shared motor vehicle on a peer–to–peer car sharing program until the safety recall repair has been made.
(2)
If a shared vehicle owner receives an actual notice of a safety recall on a shared motor vehicle while the shared motor vehicle is made available on the peer–to–peer car sharing program, the shared vehicle owner shall remove the shared motor vehicle as available on the peer–to–peer car sharing program, as soon as practicably possible but no later than 72 hours after receiving the notice of the safety recall and until the safety recall repair has been made.
(3)
If a shared vehicle owner receives an actual notice of a safety recall while the shared motor vehicle is being used in the possession of a shared vehicle driver, as soon as practicably possible but no later than 72 hours after receiving the notice of the safety recall, the shared vehicle owner shall notify both the shared vehicle driver and the peer–to–peer car sharing program about the safety recall so that the shared vehicle owner may address the safety recall repair.
Md. Code Ann., Transp. § 18.5-110 (2026)
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(a)
At the time when a vehicle owner registers as a shared vehicle owner on a peer–to–peer car sharing program and prior to the time when the shared vehicle owner makes a shared motor vehicle available for car sharing on the peer–to–peer car sharing program, the peer–to–peer car sharing program shall:
(1)
Verify the age of the shared motor vehicle;
(2)
Request the shared vehicle owner to provide the date of the last State inspection, or if the date is unknown, the general time period of the last State inspection;
(3)
Disclose in the description of the shared motor vehicle on the peer–to–peer car sharing program’s website the information provided under item (2) of this subsection so that potential shared vehicle drivers are aware of the last State inspection date before they enter into a peer–to–peer car sharing program agreement; and
(4)
Notify the shared vehicle owner of the requirements under subsection (b) of this section.
(b)
(1)
A shared vehicle owner may not make a motor vehicle available as a shared motor vehicle on a peer–to–peer car sharing program if the motor vehicle is older than 10 years unless the shared vehicle owner has obtained a valid State inspection certificate for the motor vehicle no earlier than 90 days before making the shared motor vehicle available as a shared motor vehicle.
(2)
If a shared vehicle owner has obtained a valid State inspection certificate for a motor vehicle under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the shared vehicle owner shall obtain another valid State inspection certificate at least once for every 10,000 miles added to the vehicle’s odometer since the issuance of the prior State inspection certificate.