1. (a)

   1. (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
   2. (2) “Approved rates” has the meaning stated in § 2-314 of this subtitle.
   3. (3) “Committee” means the Committee on Rate Setting and Complaint Resolution for Police-Initiated Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Towing and Recovery.
   4. (4) “Police-initiated towing” has the meaning stated in § 2-314 of this subtitle.
   5. (5) “Recovery” has the meaning stated in § 2-314 of this subtitle.
2. (b) There is a Committee on Rate Setting and Complaint Resolution for Police-Initiated Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Towing and Recovery.

3. (c) The Committee consists of the following members:

   1. (1) two representatives of the Towing and Recovery Professionals of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Towing and Recovery Professionals of Maryland;
   2. (2) a representative of the Maryland Motor Truck Association, appointed by the President of the Maryland Motor Truck Association;
   3. (3) a representative of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, appointed by the President of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association;
   4. (4) a representative of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police, appointed by the Secretary of Transportation;
   5. (5) a representative of the State Highway Administration, appointed by the Administrator of the State Highway Administration; and
   6. (6) a representative of the Maryland Insurance Administration, appointed by the Insurance Commissioner.

4. (d)

   1. (1) A member of the Committee shall be appointed for a 3-year term.
   2. (2) A member of the Committee may be reappointed at the end of the member's term.
5. (e) The Department shall provide staff support for the Committee.

6. (f) A member of the Committee:

   1. (1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Committee; but
   2. (2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

7. (g) The Committee shall:

   1. (1) on or before December 1, 2023, recommend approved rates to the Department that should be charged for police-initiated towing and recovery services;
   2. (2) meet at least once every 3 years to review and consider modification of the approved rates;
   3. (3) request information and comments from other parties of interest to assist with its work;
   4. (4) recommend to the Department a process for resolving towing complaints; and
   5. (5) make any additional recommendations to the Department that the Committee considers appropriate.

Added by Acts 2023, c. 669, § 1, eff. July 1, 2023.