Maryland · Maryland Code — Transportation Article
Md. Code, Transp. § 13-113: (a) If the transferee of a vehicle is a licensed dealer who holds the vehicle for sale, the dealer shall, within 20 days of the date of the transfer to the dealer of the vehicle, obtain the certificate of title of the vehicle, which shall contain an assignment and warranty of title executed by the f
What this law says, in plain English
Licensed vehicle dealers must obtain title certificates within 20 days of transfer, retain them during sale, allow government access, and follow specific assignment procedures when transferring vehicles to other dealers or consumers.
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