Regulation .02 Definitions.
Regulation .02 Definitions.LinkCopy Citation
A.
In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.
B.
Terms Defined.
(1)
“Franchisee” means a person to whom a franchise has been granted by a motor vehicle rental company under Business Regulation Article, Title 14, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(2)
“Limited lines license” means a limited lines license to sell insurance in connection with, and incidental to, the rental of a vehicle.
(3)
Motor Vehicle Rental Company.
(a)
“Motor vehicle rental company” means a person that is in the business of providing motor vehicles to the public under a rental agreement for a period of 180 days or less.
(b)
“Motor vehicle rental company” includes a franchisee or subsidiary that is in the business of providing motor vehicles to the public under a rental agreement for a period of 180 days or less.
(4)
“Rental agreement” means a written agreement containing the terms and conditions that govern the use of a vehicle provided by a motor vehicle rental company under the provisions of Transportation Article, Title 18, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(5)
“Renter” means a person obtaining the use of a vehicle from a motor vehicle rental company under the terms of a rental agreement.
(6)
“Subsidiary” means a business entity that is directly or indirectly controlled by a motor vehicle rental company.
(7)
“Vehicle” means a motor vehicle of the:
(a)
Private passenger type, including passenger vans, minivans, and sport utility vehicles; or
(b)
Cargo type, including cargo vans, pickup trucks, and trucks that do not require the operator to possess a commercial driver's license.