HOUSE BILL 863

File Code: Vehicle Laws - Miscellaneous

Sponsored By:

Delegate D. Murphy

Entitled:

Vehicle Laws - Use of "Spotters" by Towing Companies - Penalty

Synopsis:

Altering the penalty for a violation of a provision of the Maryland Vehicle Law prohibiting towing companies from using "spotters" to patrol parking lots and identify vehicles to be towed by establishing a mandatory fine of $500 rather than a fine of up to $500.

Legislative History

House Action

1/31

First Reading Commerce and Government Matters

2/5

Hearing 2/18 at 1:15 p.m.

2/24

Unfavorable Report by Commerce and Government Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

FINES

PARKING

PENALTIES

TOWING

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Transportation

( 21-10A-04 , 27-101 , 27-101 )

Documents:

Bill Text:

First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)