§ 22-1. Definitions.

(a) In general.

In this subtitle, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

(b) Disabled vehicle.

"Disabled vehicle" means a motor vehicle that:

(1) has been damaged or rendered inoperative as the result of a collision or other accident;

(2) is found to be stolen;

(3) is being held for evidence; or

(4) is otherwise disabled and impeding the free flow of traffic or movement of pedestrians.

(c) Medallion towing company.

"Medallion towing company" means a towing company that:

(1) is licensed under this subtitle; and

(2) owns or operates 1 or more medallion towing vehicles.

(d) Medallion towing vehicle.

"Medallion towing vehicle" means a towing vehicle that:

(1) is owned or operated by a medallion towing company; and

(2) has been specifically authorized to tow vehicles under this subtitle.

(e) Person.

(1) In general.

"Person" has the meaning stated in § 1-107 of the City Code's General Provisions Article.

(2) Inclusions.

When used in any clause imposing a penalty, the term "person":

(i) as applied to a partnership or association, includes its partners or members; and

(ii) as applied to a corporation, limited liability company, or similar entity, includes its officers.

(f) Police Commissioner; Commissioner.

"Police Commissioner" or "Commissioner" means the Baltimore City Police Commissioner or the Commissioner's designee.

(g) Towing.

(1) "Towing" means moving, removing, or preparing to move or remove a disabled vehicle by another vehicle, for which a charge is imposed directly or indirectly.

(2) For purposes of this definition, dues or other charges by clubs or associations that provide towing services are indirect charges.

(h) Towing company.

"Towing company" means any person that owns or operates a business for the disentangling or towing of disabled vehicles.

(i) Towing vehicle.

"Towing vehicle" means a vehicle that tows a disabled vehicle.