Section 10-601 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 10-601. Definitions.
 

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

(b)  Motor vehicle rental company.- "Motor vehicle rental company" means any person that is in the business of providing motor vehicles to the public under a rental agreement for a period of 180 days or less. 

(c)  Rental agreement.- "Rental agreement" means any written agreement containing the terms and conditions that govern the use of a vehicle provided by a motor vehicle rental company under the provisions of Title 18 of the Transportation Article. 

(d)  Renter.- "Renter" means any person obtaining the use of a vehicle from a motor vehicle rental company under the terms of a rental agreement. 

(e)  Vehicle.- "Vehicle" means a motor vehicle: 

(1) of the private passenger type, including passenger vans, minivans, and sport utility vehicles; or 

(2) of the cargo type, including cargo vans, pickup trucks, and trucks that do not require the operator to possess a commercial driver's license. 
 

[1998, ch. 746; 1999, chs. 628, 629.]