Vehicle Laws - Towed, Removed, or Abandoned Vehicles - Electronic Notice to Owner

SB 40 allows towing companies and police departments to send electronic notices to vehicle owners about towed, removed, or abandoned vehicles through Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), instead of relying solely on paper mail. Towing businesses must provide electronic notices using the owner’s MVA-registered email address, with certified mail as backup if the owner doesn’t respond within 7 days. This applies to owners, insurers, and lienholders who have provided contact details to the MVA. The bill updates vehicle towing laws to modernize notice requirements while maintaining paper-mail options. It directly affects towing businesses, law enforcement, and vehicle owners in Maryland.