Section 21-10 - A-01. Definitions; applicability. - Maryland Statutes

§ 21-10A-01. Definitions; applicability.
 

(a)  "Parking lot" defined.- In this subtitle, "parking lot" means a privately owned facility consisting of 3 or more spaces for motor vehicle parking that is: 

(1) Accessible to the general public; and 

(2) Intended by the owner of the facility to be used primarily by the owner's customers, clientele, residents, lessees, or guests. 

(b)  Applicability - In general.-  

(1) This subtitle applies only to the towing or removal of vehicles from parking lots in Baltimore City or Baltimore County. 

(2) Nothing in this subtitle prevents a local authority from exercising any power to adopt ordinances or regulations relating to the registration or licensing of persons engaged in the parking, towing or removal, or impounding of vehicles. 

(c)  Applicability - Exceptions.- This subtitle does not apply to an abandoned vehicle as defined in § 25-201 of this article. 
 

[1989, ch. 462.]