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§ 10-203. Permit applications and issuance

West's Annotated Code of MarylandPublic Utilities

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Public Utilities (Refs & Annos)
Division I. Public Services and Utilities [Titles 1-15] (Refs & Annos)
Title 10. For-Hire Driving Services (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Taxicab Services (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Public Utilities, § 10-203
Formerly cited as MD PUBLIC UTIL COMP § 10-203
§ 10-203. Permit applications and issuance
Permit applications
(a)(1) An applicant for a permit to operate a taxicab business shall submit to the Commission an application on the form that the Commission provides.
(2) The Commission shall issue a permit if, after investigation, the Commission determines that issuing the permit would be best for the public welfare and convenience.
Factors considered in issuance of permit
(b) In determining whether to issue a permit, the Commission shall consider all relevant factors including:
(1) the number of taxicabs to be used;
(2) the taxicab and other transportation services already available in the locality; and
(3) the rate to be charged.
Grounds for rejection or discipline
(c) If it appears that a taxicab company is making an effort to mislead the public by imitating the name, design, or distinctive combination of colors of any taxicab already approved by the Commission, the Commission shall:
(1) reject the taxicab company's application for a permit; or
(2) revoke or suspend the taxicab company's existing permit.

Credits

Added by Acts 1998, c. 8, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 1998.
Formerly Art. 78, § 45.
MD Code, Public Utilities, § 10-203, MD PUBLIC UTIL § 10-203
Current with all legislation from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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