(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.