Maryland · Maryland Code — Transportation Article
Md. Code, Transp. § 15-209: (a) A manufacturer may not terminate, cancel, or fail to renew the franchise of a dealer, notwithstanding any term or provision of the franchise, unless: (1) The dealer has failed to comply substantially with the reasonable requirements of the franchise; and (2) Except as otherwise provided by subse
What this law says, in plain English
Manufacturers, distributors, and factory branches may terminate dealer franchises only for substantial non-compliance with franchise requirements, after providing 90 days' written notice (or 15 days in specified circumstances) to both the dealer and the Administration. Dealers may request a hearing to challenge termination.
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