(a) An individual may not operate for hire a limousine designed to carry 15 or fewer individuals, including the driver, unless the individual holds a valid for–hire driver’s license issued by the Public Service Commission.
(b) A person may not allow an individual to operate for hire a limousine designed to carry 15 or fewer individuals, including the driver, unless:
(1) The individual operating the limousine holds a valid for–hire driver’s license issued by the Public Service Commission; and
(2) The limousine displays special limousine vehicle registration plates issued under § 13–939 of this article.
(c) A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both.