Maryland Code, Transportation § 18-106

(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Authorized driver” means a person, other than the renter, who uses or operates a rental vehicle with the permission of the motor vehicle rental company.

(3) “Motor vehicle rental company” has the meaning stated in § 17-104.3 of this article.

(4) “Rental agreement” has the meaning stated in § 17-104.3 of this article.

(b)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, this section applies only to:

(2) This section does not apply to a replacement vehicle under § 18-102(a)(2) of this subtitle or § 17-104(e) of this article.

(1) Fails to deliver notice of the claim;

(2) Fails to cooperate with the insurer;

(3) Prejudiced the handling of the third-party claim before the insurer assumed the handling of the claim;

(4) Has provided liability, property damage, uninsured motorist, or other coverage to the insured that is applicable to the third-party claim as a benefit under either:

(5) Fails to provide the notices required under § 18-102(a)(3) of this subtitle or § 17-104(f) of this article.