Section 7-702 – Liability for Contracts and Torts; Institution of Action; Notice of Claims
(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Administration is liable for its contracts and torts and for the torts of its officers, agents, and employees in connection with the performance of the duties and functions of the Administration under this title. (b) The exclusive remedy for a breach of contract or for a tort committed […]
Section 7-1001 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Door–to–door transportation” means providing, through prearranged appointment, safe escort from a departure point, into and out of a transport vehicle and to the door of the destination. (c) “Low–income to moderate–income” means the household income of an individual does not exceed 400% of the poverty threshold […]
Section 7-703 – Insurance
(a) The Administration shall self insure or purchase and maintain insurance against: (1) Loss or damage to its property; and (2) Liability for injury to persons or property. (b) The Administration may purchase insurance against loss of revenue from any cause. (c) Subject to the requirements of any agreement in connection with the issuance by the Administration of its obligations, […]
Section 7-1002 – Program Established
(a) There is a Maryland Senior Rides Program in the Administration. (b) The purpose of the Program is to encourage regional providers to provide door–to–door transportation for low–income to moderate–income seniors. (c) The Administration shall award grants to qualified Program applicants, as provided in § 7–1003 of this subtitle, for the operation of transportation services as specified in […]
Section 7-704 – Exemptions From Taxation
(a) The creation of the Administration and the carrying out of its purposes are in all respects for the benefit of the people of this State and the District and for a public purpose, and the activities of the Administration are essential governmental functions. (b) Except for water and sewer charges imposed by this State or any […]
Section 7-704.1 – Payment of Fare on Unattended Transit Vehicles or Facilities
(a) In this section, “unattended transit vehicle or facility” means a transit vehicle or facility the entrance of which is not controlled by the presence of an authorized fare collection agent of the Administration. (b) Any person entering an unattended transit vehicle or facility owned or controlled by the Administration for the purpose of obtaining transit service […]
Section 7-705 – Prohibited Acts
(a) It is unlawful for any person entering a transit facility or transit vehicle owned or controlled by the Administration for the purpose of obtaining transit service or a train owned or controlled by the Administration or operated by a railroad company under contract to the Administration to provide passenger railroad service to: (1) Fail to pay […]
Section 7-706 – Liberal Construction
This title is necessary for the welfare of this State and its inhabitants and, except for § 7-705 of this subtitle, shall be liberally construed to accomplish its purposes.
Section 7-707 – Vehicles, Articles and Equipment Improperly Placed or Abandoned on Administration Property
(a) The Administration may adopt and enforce regulations for the parking, operation, towing, impoundment, and sale of motor vehicles and unauthorized articles and pieces of equipment improperly placed or abandoned on property owned or controlled by the Administration. (b) The Administration police force and local police agencies may issue citations for violations of the regulations adopted under […]
Section 7-708 – Studies of Utilization of Bus, Rail, and Subway Transportation Services Under the Jurisdiction of Wmata; Reports
(a) (1) The Department, in cooperation with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), shall conduct a study every 5 years of the utilization of bus, rail, and subway transportation services under the jurisdiction of WMATA. (2) In conducting the study, the Department shall: (i) Compile and analyze statistics regarding the starting points and destinations, by jurisdiction, of individuals […]