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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" citation="COMAR 31.03.11.02" title_num="31" subtitle_num="03" chapter_num="11" heading="Definitions.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Terms Defined.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>“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.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>“Limited lines license” means a limited lines license to sell insurance in connection with, and incidental to, the rental of a vehicle.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Motor Vehicle Rental Company.</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>“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.</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>“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.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>“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.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>“Renter” means a person obtaining the use of a vehicle from a motor vehicle rental company under the terms of a rental agreement.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>“Subsidiary” means a business entity that is directly or indirectly controlled by a motor vehicle rental company.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>“Vehicle” means a motor vehicle of the:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Private passenger type, including passenger vans, minivans, and sport utility vehicles; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Cargo type, including cargo vans, pickup trucks, and trucks that do not require the operator to possess a commercial driver's license.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>