Maryland · Maryland Code — Transportation Article
Md. Code, Transp. § 15-509: (a) (1) If an automotive dismantler and recycler or scrap processor takes possession of a vehicle from a person other than the owner of the vehicle and does not receive a certificate of title, a certificate of authority under § 25–209 of this article, or other documentary evidence of ownership accep
What this law says, in plain English
Automotive dismantlers and scrap processors must notify registered owners and secured parties within 7 days when taking possession of a vehicle without proper ownership documentation, informing them of their right to reclaim it within 11 working days or forfeit all rights to the vehicle.
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