2013 Maryland Code
PUBLIC UTILITIES
§ 10-101 - Definitions

§10-101.

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) “Central Repository” has the meaning stated in § 10-201 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(c) “Criminal Justice Information System” has the meaning stated in § 10-201 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(d) “For-hire driver’s license” includes:

(1) a passenger-for-hire license; and

(2) a taxicab driver’s license.

(e) (1) “Limousine service” means operating a motor vehicle for hire using a motor vehicle classified as a Class Q (limousine) vehicle under § 13-939 of the Transportation Article.

(2) “Limousine service” does not include providing taxicab services or sedan services.

(f) (1) “Operate a motor vehicle for hire” means to transport or offer to transport a person in a motor vehicle in exchange for remuneration.

(2) “Operate a motor vehicle for hire” includes:

(i) providing passenger-for-hire services; and

(ii) providing taxicab services.

(g) “Provide passenger-for-hire services” includes:

(1) providing limousine services; and

(2) providing sedan services.

(h) “Provide taxicab services” means to operate a motor vehicle for hire that, in addition to other services:

(1) is advertised or held out to the public as a taxicab or as providing taxicab services;

(2) regardless of how or when engaged, provides for-hire service between points chosen by the passenger and for a fare that is based on the distance traveled, the time elapsed, or both; or

(3) is engaged by the passenger for service between points chosen by the passenger that is provided through:

(i) hail from the street or other location; or

(ii) request made at a taxi stand or other location where the motor vehicle is standing and waiting for a request for service.

(i) “Remuneration” includes:

(1) a fare;

(2) a fee;

(3) a toll;

(4) a gratuity; and

(5) personal services.

(j) (1) “Sedan service” means operating a motor vehicle for hire using a motor vehicle designed to carry 15 or fewer individuals, including the driver.

(2) “Sedan service” does not include providing taxicab services or limousine services.

(k) “Taxicab driver’s license” means a license issued by the Commission to an individual that provides taxicab services.