(a) This subtitle supplements other law relating to the operation and licensing of motor vehicles. (b) This title applies to any motor vehicle used in the transportation of persons in exchange for remuneration except: (1) motor vehicles designed to transport more than 15 persons; and (2) transportation solely provided by or on behalf of a unit of federal, State, […]
(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a person may not operate a motor vehicle for hire in the State under a permit or authorization to transport passengers issued by the Commission or the appropriate local authority unless the person holds a for–hire driver’s license or a transportation network operator’s license […]
(a) (1) An applicant for a for–hire driver’s license shall: (i) submit to the Commission a completed application on the form that the Commission provides; (ii) state on the form that the applicant is applying for a passenger–for–hire driver’s license or a taxicab driver’s license; (iii) pay to the Commission an application fee set by the Commission; (iv) 1. if the applicant […]
(a) An applicant for a for–hire driver’s license may not provide sedan services, limousine services, or taxicab services unless the Commission has authorized the applicant to operate on a provisional basis or has issued a valid temporary or permanent driver’s license to provide sedan services, limousine services, or taxicab services. (b) The Commission may approve an applicant […]
(a) After an administrative review, the Commission shall deny an application for a license if the public convenience and necessity requires the denial because of: (1) the physical or mental condition of the applicant; or (2) the criminal record of the applicant. (b) (1) If an applicant’s application for a license is denied under subsection (a) of this section, the […]
(a) The term of a for-hire driver’s license is not less than 1 year and not more than 3 years, as the Commission sets. (b) (1) An applicant for a renewal of a for-hire driver’s license shall submit to the Commission an application on the form that the Commission provides. (2) The Commission may renew the for-hire driver’s license […]
The Commission may issue a temporary license and, if applicable, a badge to an applicant for a period not exceeding 30 days.
(a) A for-hire driver shall have the for-hire driver’s license in the driver’s possession whenever operating a motor vehicle for hire. (b) (1) A for-hire driver may not deface, remove, or obliterate an official entry made on the for-hire driver’s license. (2) A violation of this subsection shall be punished by suspension or revocation of the for-hire driver’s license […]
If a passenger elects to use a route where a highway or bridge toll charge occurs, the for-hire driver shall assess the passenger the cost of the highway or bridge toll charge.
(a) (1) There is a position of license hearing officer. (2) The license hearing officer shall be appointed by the Commission. (3) The license hearing officer serves at the pleasure of the Commission. (4) The license hearing officer is entitled to compensation in accordance with the State budget. (b) The license hearing officer may hold a hearing involving a violation of […]
Notwithstanding § 2-110 of this article, the Commission may seek adequate funding in the State budget and employ adequate staffing in order to implement the responsibilities set forth in this title and Title 9, Subtitle 2 of this article.
(a) There is a For–Hire Driving Services Enforcement Fund. (b) The Fund is a special, nonlapsing fund that is not subject to § 7–302 of the State Finance and Procurement Article. (c) The purpose of the Fund is to provide adequate resources for the Commission to enforce the requirements of this title concerning for–hire driving services. (d) (1) The Fund […]
