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Lemon Law Maryland | MD Lemon Law Statue
MD Lemon Law Statute
Below is the full text of the Maryland Lemon Law Statute, presented by Kimmel & Silverman, the MD Lemon Law Firm. Sections 14-1501 - 12-1504 of the Commercial Law Articles
§ 14-1501. Definitions
In general. -- In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
Consumer. -- "Consumer" means:
Dealer. -- "Dealer" has the meaning provided in § 15-101(c) of the Transportation Article.
Manufacturer, factory branch, or distributor. -- "Manufacturer, factory branch, or distributor" means a person, partnership, association, corporation, or entity engaged in the business of manufacturing or assembling motor vehicles or of distributing motor vehicles to motor vehicle dealers as defined in § 15-201(b), (c), and (e) of the Transportation Article.
Manufacturer's warranty period. --
"Manufacturer's warranty period" means the earlier of:
The period of the motor vehicle's first 18,000 miles of operation; or
This subsection does not extend any manufacturer's express warranty.
Motor vehicle. --
"Motor vehicle" means a vehicle that is registered in this State as a:
Class E (truck) vehicle with a 3/4 ton or less manufacturer's rated capacity; or
"Motor vehicle" does not include a motor home. For the purpose of administering this subtitle, the Motor Vehicle Administration shall promulgate a regulation defining a motor home.
Warranty. -- "Warranty" means warranties as defined in § 2-312, 2-313, 2-314, and 2-315 of this article.
§ 14-1502. Automobile warranty enforcement
Warranty period limitations to be specified in warranty. -- If the manufacturer's warranty period is to include those miles of operation when the new motor vehicle is in the possession of any person other than the consumer, the manufac-turer shall state that fact in 12 point boldface type in the manufacturer's written warranty.
Correction of defects. --
The manufacturer or factory branch, its agent, or its authorized dealer shall correct the nonconformity, defect, or condition at no charge to the consumer, even if repairs are made after the expiration of the warranty period. The cor-rections shall be completed within 30 days of the manufacturer's receipt of the consumer's notification of the noncon-formity, defect, or condition.
Uncorrectable defects. --
Reasonable number of attempts. -- It shall be presumed that a reasonable number of attempts have been undertaken to conform a motor vehicle to the applicable warranties if:
Extensions. -- The term of any warranty, the warranty period, and the 30 day out of service period shall be extended by any time during which repair services are not available to the consumer by reason of war, invasion, strike, or fire, flood, or other natural disaster.
The notification shall be sent by certified mail and a copy of the notification shall be sent to the Motor Vehicle Administration; however, failure of the dealer to give the required notice required under this subsection shall not affect the consumer's right under this subtitle.
Transfer and resale. --
The manufacturer's disclosure under this paragraph shall be in writing on a separate piece of paper in 10 point all capital type and shall state in a clear and conspicuous manner:
If the returned vehicle is then made available for resale, the seller shall provide a copy of the manufacturer's disclosure form to the consumer prior to sale.
If the returned vehicle is sold, the seller shall send a copy of the manufacturer's disclosure form, signed by the consumer, to the Administration.
Other law. -- This section does not limit the rights or remedies that are otherwise available to a consumer under any other law, including any implied warranties.
Informal dispute settlement procedure. --
Waiver; transferability. --
Statute of limitations. -- Any action brought under this section shall be commenced within 3 years of the date of original delivery of the motor vehicle to the consumer.
Attorney's fees. --
A court may award reasonable attorney's fees to a prevailing plaintiff under this section.
If it appears to the satisfaction of the court that an action is brought in bad faith or is of a frivolous nature, the court may order the offending party to pay to the other party reasonable attorney's fees.
Exception. -- This subtitle does not apply to a fleet purchase of five or more motor vehicles.
§ 14-1502.1. Notice
In general. -- The Motor Vehicle Administration shall:
Contents and style. -- The notice shall:
Copy to be given to purchasers. -- Each dealer that sells a new motor vehicle in the State shall provide to the purchaser, at the time of the sale or delivery of the motor vehicle, a copy of the notice developed by the Motor Vehicle Administration under this section.
§ 14-1503. Recovery of excise taxes
Conditions under which taxes recoverable. --
If a dealer, manufacturer, factory branch, or distributor replaces a motor vehicle with a comparable motor vehicle under § 14-1502 (c) (1) (i) of this subtitle, the Motor Vehicle Administration shall allow a credit against the excise tax imposed for the replacement vehicle in the amount of the excise taxes originally paid by the consumer for the returned vehicle, subject to subsection (b) of this section.
Calculation of taxes. -- The excise taxes that a consumer is entitled to recover under this section shall be calculated based on the amount of the purchase price or any portion of the purchase price of the motor vehicle that the dealer, manufacturer, factory branch, or distributor refunds to the consumer.
Notification. -- A dealer, manufacturer, factory branch, or distributor who is required under a judgment, decree, arbitration award, or settlement agreement to accept, or who accepts, by voluntary agreement, return of a motor vehicle shall notify the consumer in writing that the consumer is entitled to recover the excise taxes from the Motor Vehicle Administration.
§ 14-1504. Violation of subtitle is unfair and deceptive trade practice; damages
Violation of subtitle is unfair and deceptive trade practice. -- A violation of this subtitle shall be an unfair or deceptive trade practice under Title 13 of this article.
Damages. -- In addition to any other remedies that may be available under this subtitle, if a manufacturer, factory branch, or distributor is found to have acted in bad faith, the court may award the consumer damages of up to $ 10,000.