Maryland Public Utility Companies Section 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.