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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 11.07.03.08" title_num="11" subtitle_num="07" chapter_num="03" heading="Requirements for Permits — Equipment Operators and Facilities.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Equipment Operators.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Equipment operators shall have in their possession a valid commercial driver's license (CDL) with a minimum rating of Class B.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Equipment operators shall be familiar with and comply with all Maryland vehicle laws.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Equipment operators shall be fully trained and thoroughly familiar with the operation of the equipment being used.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Permittees may not employ equipment operators under this regulation who have been convicted of:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A felony;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A misdemeanor directly related to towing, road service, or storage of vehicles;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Driving while intoxicated or under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or any controlled dangerous substance; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>A criminal traffic offense.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Facilities. A permittee shall have available on its premises the following facilities for use by the motorists of disabled vehicles:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A waiting room;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A public telephone;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Toilet facilities;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A garage equipped and maintained to furnish prompt repair service for vehicles towed to its location for repairs, or the ability to arrange for prompt repair service; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>A storage space of approximately 50 feet by 100 feet, adequately safeguarded against vandalism and theft, to store towed vehicles.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Stored vehicles may only be claimed during normal business hours, unless alternative arrangements are made at least 24 hours in advance.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>