# Transportation (GTR)

## Title 18. Vehicle Laws -- For-Rent Vehicles

### Subtitle 1

#### Section 18-109

(a)

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

  (2) "Rental vehicle company" has the meaning stated in Sec. 18-108 of this title.

  (3) "Replacement vehicle" has the meaning stated in Sec. 18-102 of this title.

(b) If a vehicle owned by an individual who is at least 18 years old is not in use because of a repair of the vehicle covered by a warranty, a recall of the vehicle, or a repair of the vehicle as a result of the recall:

  (1) A rental vehicle company may not, solely on the basis of the age of the individual:

    (i) Refuse to rent a vehicle to the individual; or

    (ii) Charge the individual a higher rental fee than normally charged; and

  (2) An auto repair facility or a vehicle dealer may not, solely on the basis of the age of the individual:

    (i) Refuse to loan a replacement vehicle to the individual; or

    (ii) Charge the individual a higher fee for a replacement vehicle than normally charged.

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