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

HB 191 allows towing companies and police departments to send electronic notices about vehicle tows or abandonment to owners through Maryland's Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), instead of traditional mail. This applies when the owner has provided an email address to the MVA, requiring towing businesses to notify owners electronically within 7 days of towing and follow up with mail if no response is received. The bill directly affects towing businesses, law enforcement, and vehicle owners who have updated their email with the MVA. It amends existing vehicle law to establish this electronic notice process while maintaining mail as a backup option.