§ 22-4. License required.

(a) In general.

(1) It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in a towing service in Baltimore City without a valid towing license issued by the Director of Finance.

(2) The license is renewable annually.

(b) Exemptions.

The provisions of this section shall not apply to:

(1) persons towing their own motor vehicles;

(2) a motor vehicle towed with permission of the owner or operator of the motor vehicle;

(3) a towing service that tows without any charge, fees, or dues connected therewith;

(4) a towing service that tows a motor vehicle into or through Baltimore City, from a point outside the City;

(5) the transportation of motor vehicles for sale to and from licensed automobile dealers; or

(6) a towing service owned and operated by the government of the United States, State of Maryland, Baltimore City, or any other governmental entity.