1997 Regular Session

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)