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 must provide dealers at least 90 days' written notice before terminating or canceling a franchise unless the dealer substantially failed to meet franchise requirements. Dealers may request a hearing to challenge the termination.
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