Md. Code, Transp. § 18-106

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session from Chs. 2 through 1049, effective on or before 6/1/2024
Section 18-106 - Security
(a)
(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) "Authorized driver" means a person, other than the renter, who uses or operates a rental vehicle with the permission of the motor vehicle rental company.
(3) "Motor vehicle rental company" has the meaning stated in § 17-104.3 of this article.
(4) "Rental agreement" has the meaning stated in § 17-104.3 of this article.
(b)
(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, this section applies only to:
(i) Rental vehicle transactions originating in the State; and
(ii) Third-party claims against a renter or an authorized driver of a rental vehicle arising out of the security requirement under § 18-102(a)(2) of this subtitle or § 17-104(e) of this article.
(2) This section does not apply to a replacement vehicle under § 18-102(a)(2) of this subtitle or § 17-104(e) of this article.
(c) A motor vehicle rental company shall be responsible for providing the required security under § 17-103 of this article on a primary basis for a third-party liability claim if the motor vehicle rental company:
(1) Fails to deliver notice of the claim;
(2) Fails to cooperate with the insurer;
(3) Prejudiced the handling of the third-party claim before the insurer assumed the handling of the claim;
(4) Has provided liability, property damage, uninsured motorist, or other coverage to the insured that is applicable to the third-party claim as a benefit under either:
(i) The rental agreement; or
(ii) An insurance policy sold to the renter in connection with, and incidental to, the rental of the motor vehicle; or
(5) Fails to provide the notices required under § 18-102(a)(3) of this subtitle or § 17-104(f) of this article.
(d) A motor vehicle rental company shall be responsible for providing the required security under § 17-103 of this article on a primary basis for a third-party liability claim if the driver of the rental vehicle is an individual who is not the renter or an authorized driver.

Md. Code, TR § 18-106

Added by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 472,Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/2020.
Added by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 471,Sec. 1, eff. 1/1/2020.