1. (a)

   1. (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
   2. (2) “Rental vehicle company” has the meaning stated in § 18-108 of this title.
   3. (3) “Replacement vehicle” has the meaning stated in § 18-102 of this title.

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

      1. (i) Refuse to rent a vehicle to the individual; or
      2. (ii) Charge the individual a higher rental fee than normally charged; and

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

      1. (i) Refuse to loan a replacement vehicle to the individual; or
      2. (ii) Charge the individual a higher fee for a replacement vehicle than normally charged.

Added by Acts 2019, c. 258, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.