(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) "Approved rates" has the meaning stated in § 2-314 of this subtitle. (3) "Committee" means the Committee on Rate Setting and Complaint Resolution for Police-Initiated Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Towing and Recovery. (4) "Police-initiated towing" has the meaning stated in § 2-314 of this subtitle. (5) "Recovery" has the meaning stated in § 2-314 of this subtitle. (b) There is a Committee on Rate Setting and Complaint Resolution for Police-Initiated Medium-Duty and Heavy-Duty Towing and Recovery. (c) The Committee consists of the following members: (1) two representatives of the Towing and Recovery Professionals of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Towing and Recovery Professionals of Maryland; (2) a representative of the Maryland Motor Truck Association, appointed by the President of the Maryland Motor Truck Association; (3) a representative of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, appointed by the President of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association; (4) a representative of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police, appointed by the Secretary of Transportation; (5) a representative of the State Highway Administration, appointed by the Administrator of the State Highway Administration; and (6) a representative of the Maryland Insurance Administration, appointed by the Insurance Commissioner. (d) (1) A member of the Committee shall be appointed for a 3-year term. (2) A member of the Committee may be reappointed at the end of the member's term. (e) The Department shall provide staff support for the Committee. (f) A member of the Committee: (1) may not receive compensation as a member of the Committee; but (2) is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget. (g) The Committee shall: (1) on or before December 1, 2023, recommend approved rates to the Department that should be charged for police-initiated towing and recovery services; (2) meet at least once every 3 years to review and consider modification of the approved rates; (3) request information and comments from other parties of interest to assist with its work; (4) recommend to the Department a process for resolving towing complaints; and (5) make any additional recommendations to the Department that the Committee considers appropriate.
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