§ 10-101. Definitions

   (a) In general. -- In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) Central Repository. -- "Central Repository" has the meaning stated in § 10-201 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(c) Criminal Justice Information System. -- "Criminal Justice Information System" has the meaning stated in § 10-201 of the Criminal Procedure Article.

(d) For-hire driver's license. -- "For-hire driver's license" includes:

   (1) a passenger-for-hire license; and

   (2) a taxicab driver's license.

(e) Limousine service. --

   (1) "Limousine service" means operating a motor vehicle for hire using a motor vehicle classified as a Class Q (limousine) vehicle under § 13-939 of the Transportation Article.

   (2) "Limousine service" does not include providing taxicab services or sedan services.

(f) Operate a motor vehicle for hire. --

   (1) "Operate a motor vehicle for hire" means to transport or offer to transport a person in a motor vehicle in exchange for remuneration.

   (2) "Operate a motor vehicle for hire" includes:

      (i) providing passenger-for-hire services; and

      (ii) providing taxicab services.

(g) Provide passenger-for-hire services. -- "Provide passenger-for-hire services" includes:

   (1) providing limousine services; and

   (2) providing sedan services.

(h) Provide taxicab services. -- "Provide taxicab services" means to operate a motor vehicle for hire that, in addition to other services:

   (1) is advertised or held out to the public as a taxicab or as providing taxicab services;

   (2) regardless of how or when engaged, provides for-hire service between points chosen by the passenger and for a fare that is based on the distance traveled, the time elapsed, or both; or

   (3) is engaged by the passenger for service between points chosen by the passenger that is provided through:

      (i) hail from the street or other location; or

      (ii) request made at a taxi stand or other location where the motor vehicle is standing and waiting for a request for service.

(i) Remuneration. -- "Remuneration" includes:

   (1) a fare;

   (2) a fee;

   (3) a toll;

   (4) a gratuity; and

   (5) personal services.

(j) Sedan service. --

   (1) "Sedan service" means operating a motor vehicle for hire using a motor vehicle designed to carry 15 or fewer individuals, including the driver.

   (2) "Sedan service" does not include providing taxicab services or limousine services.

(k) Taxicab driver's license. -- "Taxicab driver's license" means a license issued by the Commission to an individual that provides taxicab services.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 78, § 50A; 1998, ch. 8, § 2; 1999, ch. 624, § 1, 2; 2000, ch. 539; 2001, ch. 35; 2009, ch. 589, § 2; ch. 590, § 2.