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(3) One representative from each of the following industry or
government sectors, appointed by the Governor:
(i) Auto dismantlers and recyclers - early model salvage;
(ii) Auto dismantlers and recyclers - late model salvage;
(iii) Auctions;
(iv) Scrap processors;
(v) Body shops;
(vi) Used auto parts distributors;
(vii) New and used vehicle dealerships;
(viii) Used vehicle dealerships;
(ix) Service stations;
(ix) (x) Automotive maintenance and repair facilities;
(x) (xi) Tire dealers;
(xi) (xii) Retailers;
(xii) (xiii) The towing industry;
(xiii) (xiv) Auto salvage pool;
(xiv) (xv) The Motor Vehicle Administration;
(xv) (xvi) The Vehicle Theft Prevention Council;
(xvi) (xvii) Local law enforcement from jurisdictions that currently
regulate towers; and
(xvii) (xviii) The Maryland State Police Auto Theft Unit.
(c) The Motor Vehicle Administrator shall assign staff and provide
administrative support to the Task Force.
(d) The Task Force shall study the scope of unlicensed activity in
automotive-related industries, the feasibility of and standards for licensing of
currently unlicensed businesses, and the resources necessary to effectively enforce a
comprehensive licensing law, or, in the alternative, ways to enhance enforcement to
curb illegal activities in automotive-related industries.
(e) The Task Force shall report its findings and recommendations to the
Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1246 of the State Government Article, the
General Assembly on or before December 1, 1999.
SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October June 1, 1999. It shall remain effective for a period of 7 months and, at the end
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