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Home » US Law » 2022 Maryland Statutes » Transportation » Title 18 - Vehicle Laws -- For-Rent Vehicles » Section 18-109 – Age-Based Service Determinations on Rental and Replacement Vehicles

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

        (2)    “Rental vehicle company” has the meaning stated in § 18–108 of this title.

        (3)    “Replacement vehicle” has the meaning stated in § 18–102 of this title.

    (b)    If a vehicle owned by an individual who is at least 18 years old is not in use because of a repair of the vehicle covered by a warranty, a recall of the vehicle, or a repair of the vehicle as a result of the recall:

        (1)    A rental vehicle company may not, solely on the basis of the age of the individual:

            (i)    Refuse to rent a vehicle to the individual; or

            (ii)    Charge the individual a higher rental fee than normally charged; and

        (2)    An auto repair facility or a vehicle dealer may not, solely on the basis of the age of the individual:

            (i)    Refuse to loan a replacement vehicle to the individual; or

            (ii)    Charge the individual a higher fee for a replacement vehicle than normally charged.