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MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  15-113 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 15 - Vehicle Laws -- Licensing of Businesses and Occupations|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 15-113 - Record Keeping -- Auctioneer

    (a)    Each person who conducts auctions as a business in this State of motor vehicles of a type required to be registered under this article shall keep a record of:        (1)    The name and address of the consignor;        (2)    The date on which it was consigned;        (3)    The year, make, model, and serial number of each vehicle consigned;        (4)    The title number and state where the vehicle was last registered;        (5)    The odometer mileage reading at the time of consignment;        (6)    The name and address of the person to whom the vehicle was sold;        (7)    The selling price; and        (8)    The date of sale.    (b)    During business hours, the records shall be open to inspection by the Administration, by the Department of State Police, or by a law enforcement officer with a county or municipal police department or sheriff’s office who is assigned to an antitheft unit.    (c)    The records required by this section shall be kept for at least 3 years after the transaction to which it applies.    (d)    A person who fails to comply with any requirement under subsections (a) through (c) of this section is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding:        (1)    For a first offense, $500; or        (2)    For a second or subsequent offense, $1,000.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  15-115 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 15 - Vehicle Laws -- Licensing of Businesses and Occupations|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 15-115 - Citation for Certain Record Keeping Violations

    (a)    (1)    A person issued a citation under § 15-113 or § 15-113.1 of this subtitle shall comply with a notice to appear contained in a citation or a trial notice issued by the District Court.        (2)    A person may comply with the notice to appear by:            (i)    Appearance in person or by counsel; or            (ii)    Payment of the civil penalty as provided in the citation.    (b)    A citation issued for a violation under § 15-113 or § 15-113.1 of this subtitle shall include:        (1)    Information advising the person receiving the citation of the manner in which liability may be contested; and        (2)    A warning that failure to pay the civil penalty or to contest liability in a timely manner in accordance with the citation:            (i)    Is an admission of liability and waiver of defenses; and            (ii)    Results in an entry of a default judgment that may include a fine, court costs, and administrative expenses in favor of the Administration against the person named in the citation.    (c)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the District Court:            (i)    May enter a default judgment in favor of the Administration if a person fails to pay a fine or comply with a notice to appear; and            (ii)    Shall mail notice of any default judgment to the person named in the citation.        (2)    The default judgment shall take effect unless, by the end of the 15th day after the date that notice of the default judgment was mailed, the person named in the citation posts bond or a civil penalty deposit and requests a new date for a trial and the court has granted the motion.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  15-116 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 15 - Vehicle Laws -- Licensing of Businesses and Occupations|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 15-116 - Penalty

    Any penalty under this subtitle is in addition to any other penalty provided by law.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  15-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 15 - Vehicle Laws -- Licensing of Businesses and Occupations|Subtitle 2 - Manufacturers, Distributors, and Factory Branches|Section 15-201 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Distributor” means a distributor who is authorized by the manufacturer or the manufacturer’s authorized importer to enter into franchise agreements with dealers of:        (1)    New motor vehicles constructed or assembled outside of the United States; or        (2)    New two-stage vehicles completed outside of the United States by a second-stage manufacturer.    (c)    “Factory branch” means a branch office of a manufacturer from which the manufacturer:        (1)    Sells or promotes the sale to dealers in this State of a particular brand or make of new motor vehicles, or new completed two-stage vehicles;        (2)    Directs and supervises its representatives in this State; or        (3)    Supervises or contacts its dealers or prospective dealers in this State.    (d)    “License” means a manufacturer’s, distributor’s, or factory branch’s license issued by the Administration under this subtitle.    (e)    “Manufacturer” means:        (1)    A manufacturer of new motor vehicles constructed or assembled in the United States;        (2)    A second-stage manufacturer of new two-stage vehicles completed in the United States; and        (3)    In the case of trucks, a person engaged in the business of manufacturing truck component parts.    (f)    “Second-stage manufacturer” has the meaning stated in § 13-113.2 of this article.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  15-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 15 - Vehicle Laws -- Licensing of Businesses and Occupations|Subtitle 2 - Manufacturers, Distributors, and Factory Branches|Section 15-202 - License Required

    (a)    A manufacturer may not transfer any new motor vehicle, new two-stage vehicle, or truck component part to any dealer or distributor in this State unless the manufacturer is licensed by the Administration under this subtitle.    (b)    A distributor may not transfer any new motor vehicle, or new two-stage vehicle to any dealer in this State unless the distributor is licensed by the Administration under this subtitle.    (c)    A person may not conduct the business of a factory branch in new motor vehicles, or new two-stage vehicles unless the person is licensed by the Administration under this subtitle.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  15-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 15 - Vehicle Laws -- Licensing of Businesses and Occupations|Subtitle 2 - Manufacturers, Distributors, and Factory Branches|Section 15-203 - Application for License

    (a)    In addition to the information required under Subtitle 1 of this title, each application for a license shall include:        (1)    The address of the principal place of business of the applicant;        (2)    The address of each place from which the applicant will make substantial contacts with dealers in this State; and        (3)    The nature of the business to be conducted at each address.    (b)    Each applicant for a license shall submit as part of the application:        (1)    A copy of each form of any new vehicle warranty currently given or offered by the applicant;        (2)    A copy of each form of franchise and any other contract with dealers used by the applicant, together with a list of dealers in this State who hold a franchise from the applicant;        (3)    A copy of the vehicle preparation and delivery obligations of its dealers; and        (4)    A statement of the compensation the applicant agrees to pay a dealer for parts supplied and work done by the dealer under:            (i)    The preparation and delivery obligations referred to in item (3) of this subsection; or            (ii)    Any outstanding express or implied new vehicle warranty.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  15-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 15 - Vehicle Laws -- Licensing of Businesses and Occupations|Subtitle 2 - Manufacturers, Distributors, and Factory Branches|Section 15-204 - License Fees

    (a)    Each licensee shall pay an annual fee to the Administration for each license year or part of a license year for which the license is issued.    (b)    The annual license fee for a manufacturer or a distributor shall be established by the Administration based on the combined number of new motor vehicles, new two-stage vehicles, and truck component parts transferred by the manufacturer or distributor to dealers in this State during the preceding license year.    (c)    The annual license fee for a factory branch shall be established by the Administration.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  15-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 15 - Vehicle Laws -- Licensing of Businesses and Occupations|Subtitle 2 - Manufacturers, Distributors, and Factory Branches|Section 15-205 - Manufacturer's or Distributor's Bond

    (a)    After the Administration notifies a manufacturer or distributor of new motor vehicles of the approval of an application for a license and before the Administration issues a license, the manufacturer or distributor shall file with the Administration a surety bond in the form and with the surety that the Administration approves.    (b)    (1)    The amount of the surety bond shall be based on the number of new motor vehicles transferred by the manufacturer or distributor to dealers in this State during the preceding license year, according to the following schedule:            (i)    1 to 50 vehicles – $25,000 surety bond;            (ii)    51 to 500 vehicles – $50,000 surety bond;            (iii)    501 to 10,000 vehicles – $100,000 surety bond; and            (iv)    Over 10,000 vehicles – $300,000 surety bond.        (2)    Each bond shall remain continuously in the amounts specified in this subsection.        (3)    A manufacturer or distributor need file only one bond, regardless of the number of makes of motor vehicles manufactured or distributed.        (4)    A manufacturer of truck component parts shall file a bond in the amount of $25,000.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  15-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 15 - Vehicle Laws -- Licensing of Businesses and Occupations|Subtitle 2 - Manufacturers, Distributors, and Factory Branches|Section 15-206 - Scope of License

    A license issued under this subtitle authorizes the licensee to conduct the business of a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch, as the case may be, during the license year for which it is issued.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  15-206.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 15 - Vehicle Laws -- Licensing of Businesses and Occupations|Subtitle 2 - Manufacturers, Distributors, and Factory Branches|Section 15-206.1 - Good Faith

    (a)    In this section, “good faith” means honesty in fact and the observance of reasonable commercial standards of fair dealing in the trade.    (b)    A manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch, whether directly or through an agent, employee, or representative, may not fail to act in good faith:        (1)    In acting or purporting to act under the terms, provisions, or conditions of any franchise agreement; or        (2)    In any transaction or conduct governed by this subtitle.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  15-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 15 - Vehicle Laws -- Licensing of Businesses and Occupations|Subtitle 2 - Manufacturers, Distributors, and Factory Branches|Section 15-208 - Refusal to Deliver Vehicles Prohibited

    (a)    A manufacturer may not refuse to deliver new motor vehicles, new two–stage vehicles, or truck component parts, as the case may be, to a licensed dealer or distributor, in reasonable quantities and within a reasonable time after receipt of a written order, if:        (1)    The manufacturer specifically advertises that these vehicles or truck component parts are available for immediate delivery; and        (2)    The dealer or distributor has a franchise or other contract with the manufacturer for the sale of these vehicles or truck component parts to the public.    (b)    A distributor may not refuse to deliver new motor vehicles, or new two–stage vehicles, as the case may be, to a licensed dealer, in reasonable quantities and within a reasonable time after receipt of a written order, if:        (1)    The distributor specifically advertises that these vehicles are available for immediate delivery; and        (2)    The dealer has a franchise or other contract with the distributor for the sale of these vehicles to the public.    (c)    A factory branch may not refuse to deliver new motor vehicles, or new two–stage vehicles, as the case may be, to a licensed dealer, in reasonable quantities and within a reasonable time after receipt of a written order, if:        (1)    The factory branch specifically advertises that these vehicles are available for immediate delivery; and        (2)    The dealer has a franchise or other contract with the factory branch for the sale of these vehicles to the public.    (d)    A failure to deliver vehicles because of a labor strike, government regulation, or other cause not the fault of the manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch is not a violation of this section.    (e)    If a dealer has a franchise or other contract with a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch for the sale of vehicles or truck component parts of a specific line or make, the manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch shall allow the dealer to:        (1)    Purchase the vehicles or truck component parts at the same price and on the same terms as all other dealers with a franchise or other contract for the sale of vehicles or truck component parts of the same line or make; and        (2)    Receive the same right to incentive payments that is given to all other dealers with a franchise or other contract for the sale of vehicles or truck component parts of the same line or make.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  15-210 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 15 - Vehicle Laws -- Licensing of Businesses and Occupations|Subtitle 2 - Manufacturers, Distributors, and Factory Branches|Section 15-210 - Deceptive Advertising Prohibited

    (a)    A manufacturer, whether directly or through an agent, employee, or representative, may not use any advertisement that is in any way false, deceptive, or misleading.    (b)    A distributor, whether directly or through an agent, employee, or representative, may not use any advertisement that is in any way false, deceptive, or misleading.    (c)    A factory branch, whether directly or through an agent, employee, or representative, may not use any advertisement that is in any way false, deceptive, or misleading.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  15-213 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 15 - Vehicle Laws -- Licensing of Businesses and Occupations|Subtitle 2 - Manufacturers, Distributors, and Factory Branches|Section 15-213 - Right of Injured Persons to Sue for Damages

    Notwithstanding any administrative or criminal sanctions imposed by this subtitle, if a person suffers financial injury or other damage as a result of a violation of this subtitle by any other person, whether or not that other person has been found guilty of a criminal violation, the injured person may recover damages and reasonable attorneys’ fees in any court of competent jurisdiction.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  15-214 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 15 - Vehicle Laws -- Licensing of Businesses and Occupations|Subtitle 2 - Manufacturers, Distributors, and Factory Branches|Section 15-214 - Dispute Resolution

    In addition to any other right to request a hearing under this subtitle and notwithstanding any provisions of the franchise agreement to the contrary, a dealer, designated dealer successor as provided in § 15-211.1 of this subtitle, manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch may request a hearing under Title 12, Subtitle 2 of this article to:         (1)    Resolve a dispute under any provision of this title between a dealer or a designated dealer successor and a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch; or        (2)    Seek clarification or interpretation of any provision of this subtitle.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  15-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 15 - Vehicle Laws -- Licensing of Businesses and Occupations|Subtitle 3 - Dealers|Section 15-301 - "License" Defined

    In this subtitle, “license” means a dealer’s license issued by the Administration under this subtitle.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  15-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 15 - Vehicle Laws -- Licensing of Businesses and Occupations|Subtitle 3 - Dealers|Section 15-302 - License Required; Refused, Revoked, or Suspended Licenses

    (a)    A person may not conduct the business of a dealer unless the person is licensed by the Administration under this subtitle.    (b)    Any person who has been refused a dealer’s license in this State or whose dealer’s license is revoked or suspended may not conduct the business of a dealer under any license, permit, or registration certificate issued by any other jurisdiction.    (c)    A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $5,000 or both.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  15-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 15 - Vehicle Laws -- Licensing of Businesses and Occupations|Subtitle 3 - Dealers|Section 15-303 - License for Partnership or Corporation

    (a)    A license may not be issued to a partnership or corporation as such.    (b)    (1)    If an application for a license is made for a corporation, the license shall be applied for by and issued to three officers of the corporation who are authorized to act for it or, if it is a close corporation, at least one officer authorized to act for the close corporation.        (2)    If an application is made for a partnership, the license shall be applied for and issued to all of the partners who are authorized to act for the partnership. However, as to any such partner that is a corporation, the application for the corporate partner shall be made by and issued to three officers of the corporate partner who are authorized to act for it or, if it is a close corporation, at least one officer authorized to act for the close corporation.    (c)    Each individual who applies for a license under this section assumes, as an individual, all responsibilities of the dealership and, as an individual, is subject to all conditions, restrictions, and penalties imposed on licensed dealers by the Maryland Vehicle Law.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  15-305.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 15 - Vehicle Laws -- Licensing of Businesses and Occupations|Subtitle 3 - Dealers|Section 15-305.1 - Wholesale Dealers

    (a)    A wholesale dealer who is licensed by the Administration under this subtitle:        (1)    May buy a vehicle from another dealer, at an auto auction, or from a retail seller;        (2)    May sell a vehicle to or exchange vehicles with another dealer;        (3)    Except as provided in item (4) of this subsection, may sell a vehicle or exchange vehicles at an auto auction;        (4)    May not sell a vehicle to or exchange vehicles with a retail buyer; and        (5)    May not buy, sell, or exchange new vehicles.    (b)    A wholesale dealer shall keep a record of the following:        (1)    The year, make, model, and identification number of a vehicle that is bought, sold, or exchanged;        (2)    The date that a vehicle is bought, sold, or exchanged;        (3)    The amount for which a vehicle is bought or sold;        (4)    The name, address, and license number of the other person with whom the wholesale dealer conducts a purchase, sale, or exchange;        (5)    The odometer mileage statement for a vehicle that is required under the federal Motor Vehicle Information and Cost Act; and        (6)    Each invoice, bill of sale, and other pertinent document and record in the form required by the Administration.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  15-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 15 - Vehicle Laws -- Licensing of Businesses and Occupations|Subtitle 3 - Dealers|Section 15-306 - Application of License

    In addition to the information required under Subtitle 1 of this title, each application for a license shall include:         (1)    The type of dealership applied for;        (2)    If the application is made for a partnership, the name and address of each partner applying for the partnership;        (3)    If the application is made for a corporation or for a partnership by a corporate partner, the name and address of each of the officers applying for the corporation or partnership;        (4)    If the application is made for a corporation, the place of its incorporation; and        (5)    The nature of the business to be conducted at each address.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  15-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 15 - Vehicle Laws -- Licensing of Businesses and Occupations|Subtitle 3 - Dealers|Section 15-307 - License Fee; Salesman's License Included

    (a)    Each licensed dealer shall pay to the Administration an annual license fee established by the Administration for each license year or part of a license year for which the license is issued.    (b)    A licensed dealer need not pay more than one annual fee, regardless of the number of its business locations.    (c)    On payment of the fee required by this section and issuance of a dealer's license, the Administration also shall issue one vehicle salesman's license without further charge.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  15-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 15 - Vehicle Laws -- Licensing of Businesses and Occupations|Subtitle 3 - Dealers|Section 15-309 - Scope of License

    A license issued under this subtitle authorizes the licensed dealer to conduct the business of a dealer in the types of vehicles specified in it during the license year for which it is issued.
MD. Transportation Code Ann. §  15-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Transportation|Title 15 - Vehicle Laws -- Licensing of Businesses and Occupations|Subtitle 3 - Dealers|Section 15-310 - Contents of License

    Each license shall state:         (1)    The type of vehicles in which the licensee may deal;        (2)    The locations from which the licensee may deal in that type of vehicle;        (3)    If it is a license to deal in new vehicles, the make of new vehicles in which the licensee may deal;        (4)    As to a wholesale dealer, that the wholesale dealer may not sell a vehicle to or exchange vehicles with a retail buyer; and        (5)    As to a wholesale dealer, that the wholesale dealer may not buy, sell, or exchange new vehicles.