# COMAR Title 31 — Maryland Insurance Administration

## Subtitle 03 — Insurance Producers and Other Insurance Professionals

### Chapter 11 — Motor Vehicle Rental Companies—Limited Lines License

#### Regulation .02 Definitions.

*COMAR 31.03.11.02*

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.