HARRY HUGHES, Governor

2013

(a)  When registered with the Administration, every
vehicle used as a [company van pool] VANPOOL vehicle!, as
defined in Article 78 of the Code,] is a Class J [(van
pool)] (VANPOOL) vehicle.

(b)  For each Class J [(van pool)] (VANPOOL) vehicle,
the annual registration fee is $30.

[(c) (1) Before the Administration registers or renews
the registration of any vehicle under this section, the
Administration shall require the applicant to present an
inspection certificate for the vehicle issued under Title 23
of this article within 30 days before the date of
application for registration.

(2) Before the Administration registers or
renews the registration of any vehicle under this section,
the Administration shall require the applicant to present a
certificate for insurance for the vehicle and its occupants
in an amount at least equal to:

(i) Five times the minimum coverage
required by § 17-103(b)(1) of this article for the payment
of claims for bodily injury or death;

(ii) The minimum coverage required by §
17-103(b)(2) of this article for property damage claims; and

(iii) The minimum benefits required by §
17-103 (b)(3) and (4) of this article.]

16-104.

(c)  A Class C driver's license authorizes the licensee
to drive:

(1)  Buses;

(2)  Class J [(van pool)] (VANPOOL) vehicles; and

(3)  Any vehicle that a Class D driver's license
authorizes its holder to drive.

(d)  A Class D driver's license authorizes the licensee
to drive any vehicle, except:

(1)  Combinations of vehicles;

(2)  Vehicles with a registered gross weight of
more than 25,000 pounds, but not including an uncoupled
truck tractor;

(3)  Buses;

(4)  Motorcycles; and

(5)  Class J [(van pool)] (VANPOOL) vehicles
WHILE BEING DRIVEN IN A VANPOOL OPERATION.