Maryland Transportation Section 21-10A-04

      A person who undertakes the towing or removal of a vehicle from a parking lot:

            (1)      May not charge the owner of the vehicle or the owner's agent:

                  (i)      More than twice the amount of the total fees normally charged or authorized by the political subdivision for the impound towing of vehicles; and

                  (ii)      Except as provided in § 16-207(f)(1) of the Commercial Law Article, more than $8 per day for storage;

            (2)      Shall notify the police department in the jurisdiction where the parking lot is located within two hours after towing or removing the vehicle from the parking lot, and shall provide the following information:

                  (i)      A description of the vehicle including the vehicle's registration plate number and vehicle identification number;

                  (ii)      The date and time the vehicle was towed or removed;

                  (iii)      The reason the vehicle was towed or removed; and

                  (iv)      The locations from which and to which the vehicle was towed or removed;

            (3)      Before towing or removing the vehicle, shall have authorization of the parking lot owner which shall include:

                  (i)      The name of the person authorizing the tow or removal; and

                  (ii)      A statement that the vehicle is being towed or removed at the request of the parking lot owner;

            (4)      Shall obtain commercial liability insurance in the amount of at least $20,000 per occurrence to cover the cost of any damage to the vehicle resulting from the person's negligence;

            (5)      Shall obtain a surety bond in the amount of $20,000 to guarantee payment of any liability incurred under this subtitle;

            (6)      May not employ individuals, commonly referred to as "spotters", whose primary task is to report the presence of unauthorized parked vehicles for the purposes of towing or removal, and impounding; and

            (7)      May not pay any remuneration to the owner of the parking lot.