There Is a Newer Version of the Maryland Code
  1. 2025 Maryland Code
  2. 2024 Maryland Code
  3. 2023 Maryland Code
  4. 2013 Maryland Code (here)
  5. View All Versions
View Our Newest Version Here

2013 Maryland Code
PUBLIC UTILITIES
§ 10-101 - Definitions

Universal Citation:
MD Pub Util Code § 10-101 (2013)
Learn more This media-neutral citation is based on the American Association of Law Libraries Universal Citation Guide and is not necessarily the official citation.

§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.

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Maryland may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.