Maryland · Maryland Code — Transportation Article
Md. Code, Transp. § 11-125: “Franchise” means a written arrangement, whether or not for a definite period, in which a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch grants to a dealer or distributor a license or right to use a trade name, trademark, service mark, or related characteristic in the sale, leasing, or servicing of ne
What this law says, in plain English
A franchise is a written agreement where a manufacturer or distributor grants a dealer the right to use its trade name or trademark to sell, lease, or service new vehicles. A fuel cell electric vehicle is an electric motor vehicle powered by hydrogen-oxygen energy, weighing under 8,500 pounds, capable of 55+ mph, with 100+ mile range.
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