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Home » US Law » 2022 Maryland Statutes » Business Regulation » Title 8.5 - Household Goods Movers

Section 8.5-101 – Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.     (b)    “Household goods movers” has the meaning stated in § 14–3101 of the Commercial Law Article.     (c)    “Household goods moving services” has the meaning stated in § 14–3101 of the Commercial Law Article.

Section 8.5-102 – Household Goods Moving Services

    (a)    A person may not provide or offer to provide household goods moving services in the State using a commercial motor vehicle, as defined in 49 C.F.R. 390.5 of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, unless the person is registered as a household goods mover under this title.     (b)    This title may not be construed to require […]

Section 8.5-103 – Application and Fee

    To apply for registration as a household goods mover, an applicant shall:         (1)    submit to the Department an application on the form provided by the Department; and         (2)    pay the Department an application fee established by the Department.

Section 8.5-104 – Application Requirements

    An applicant for registration shall provide:         (1)    the applicant’s name and all trade names under which the applicant intends to provide household goods moving services in the State;         (2)    the applicant’s physical address, telephone number, and, if applicable, e–mail address;         (3)    (i)    the name of all persons with at least 25% ownership in the applicant’s business; and             (ii)    if a […]

Section 8.5-105 – Registration

    (a)    A household goods mover shall pay an annual registration fee established by the Department.     (b)    On approval of a new or renewal application, the Department shall assign a unique registration number and issue an annual registration to the applicant.     (c)    A household goods mover shall retain a copy of its annual registration in each vehicle used to […]

Section 8.5-106 – Regulations

    The Department shall adopt regulations to carry out this title, including regulations establishing requirements and procedures for the registration of household goods movers and providing for the enforcement of this title.