Maryland Public Utility Companies Section 10-112

      (a)      There is a For-Hire Driving Services Enforcement Fund.

      (b)      The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7-302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article.

      (c)      The purpose of the Fund is to provide adequate resources for the Commission to enforce the requirements of this title concerning for-hire driving services.

      (d)      (1)      The Fund consists of assessments made on permits for vehicles regulated by the Commission to provide for-hire driving services in the State.

            (2)      The Commission shall establish an assessment not exceeding $40 to be paid annually with respect to each vehicle permit to provide for-hire driving services, except for a vehicle permit to be used exclusively for:

                  (i)      limousine service; or

                  (ii)      employee van transportation to or from a designated work site.

      (e)      The Fund is to be used solely for statewide enforcement activities of the Commission relating to taxicab services and sedan services.