Maryland

Maryland Code — Transportation Article

1,465 sections, each with the official text and a plain-English explanation of what it means for you.

• § 13-506 — (a) (1) A salvage certificate shall be issued in accordance with the provisions of this section
• § 13-507 — (a) (1) An application for a certificate of title of a vehicle for which a salvage certificate has been issued shall be made by the owner of the vehicle on a form that the Administration requires
• § 13-601 — (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Administration may design temporary registration plates and furnish them to any licensed dealer who: (1) On the form that the Administration requires, applies for at least five of these plates; and (2) With the application, submits a fee
• § 13-602 — (a) (1) (i) Subject to the provisions of this part, a licensed dealer may issue one temporary registration plate for a vehicle to the person who buys the vehicle from the dealer, whether or not the vehicle is to be registered in this State
• § 13-603 — (a) On request of the buyer of a vehicle to whom the dealer has issued a temporary registration plate, the dealer immediately shall send to the Administration an application completed by the buyer for the annual registration of the vehicle
• § 13-604 — (a) Each dealer who issues a temporary registration plate shall insert clearly and indelibly on the face of the plate the dates of its issuance and expiration
• § 13-605 — (a) The temporary registration of a vehicle under this part expires on the first to occur of: (1) Receipt of annual registration plates for the vehicle; (2) Rescission of the contract to buy the vehicle; or - 730 - (3) Expiration of 60 days from the date the temporary plate was issued
• § 13-606 — (a) Each dealer who has applied for temporary registration plates under § 13–601 of this subtitle shall keep a record for 3 years of all temporary registration plates delivered to the dealer
• § 13-607 — (a) A person may not issue any temporary registration plate that contains any misstatement of fact
• § 13-608 — If, after notice and hearing, the Administrator determines that a dealer has failed to comply with any provision of this
• § 13-609 — The Administration may not refund or credit any fee paid by a dealer for a temporary registration plate
• § 13-610 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 13-612 — Except as otherwise expressly provided in this part, every special registration number assigned to a vehicle under this
• § 13-613 — (a) (1) The owner of any vehicle described in paragraph (2) of this subsection may apply to the Administration for the assignment to that vehicle of a special, personalized registration number
• § 13-616 — (a) (1) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 13-617 — - 746 - (a) (1) The owner of any vehicle described in paragraph (2) of this subsection may apply to the Administration for the assignment to that vehicle of a special amateur radio registration number, if the applicant holds an amateur radio station license issued by the Federal Communications Commi
• § 13-618 — (a) The Administration shall issue a special Chesapeake Bay Commemorative Registration Plate
• § 13-619 — (a) The owner of a motor vehicle, or a lessee of the vehicle under a lease not intended as security, or a director, officer, employee, or partner of a business entity that owns the vehicle who is a member or, subject to subsection (c)(3) of this section, the surviving spouse of a member, of an organ
• § 13-620 — (a) A special registration plate issued under this part: (1) May be used on and for the operation of any vehicle expressly authorized to be driven under that class of registration plate, without registering the specific vehicle with the Administration; and (2) Is interchangeable among these vehicles
• § 13-621 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 13-622 — (a) If an automotive dismantler and recycler or scrap processor licensed under Title 15 of this article owns a vehicle that is mainly used in his business and that otherwise is required to be registered under this title, he may apply to the Administration for the issuance of as many special, recycle
• § 13-623 — (a) In this section, “financial institution” means: (1) Any bank that is authorized to do business in this State; and (2) Any other financial institution that is licensed to do business in this State by the Commissioner of Financial Regulation
• § 13-624 — (a) The owner or operator of any special mobile equipment may apply to the Administration for the issuance of as many special, mobile equipment registration plates as the Administration authorizes
• § 13-625 — (a) In this section, “transporter” means a person in the business of: (1) Delivering vehicles of a type required to be registered under this title from a manufacturing, assembling, or distributing plant to point of destination; (2) Transporting or moving these vehicles to or from places of business
• § 13-626 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 13-629 — Any person to whom special registration plates have been issued under the law relating to common carriers, as set forth
• § 13-701 — (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, as to any vehicle required to be registered under this title, a person may not drive the vehicle on any highway in this State, unless the vehicle displays current registration plates and a current registration card is carried as required in this title
• § 13-702 — (a) A person may not drive a vehicle on any highway in this State, if the registration of the vehicle has been canceled, suspended, or revoked
• § 13-703 — (a) As to any certificate of title, issued to a person under this title, the person may not knowingly permit its use by any other person who is not entitled by law to its use
• § 13-704 — (a) In any application for a certificate of title, a person may not: (1) Fraudulently use a false or fictitious name; (2) Knowingly make a false statement; (3) Knowingly conceal a material fact; or (4) Otherwise commit a fraud in making the application
• § 13-705 — (a) (1) The Administration may suspend or revoke the registration or certificate of title of any vehicle if the Administration: (i) Is satisfied that the registration or certificate was fraudulently obtained or erroneously issued; (ii) Determines that the required fee has not been paid after reasona
• § 13-706 — After notice and hearing, the Administration may suspend or revoke the special plates for interchangeable registration issued to any person under Subtitle 6, Part III of this title, if the Administration finds that the person: (1) Is not entitled by law to their possession or use; (2) Knowingly has
• § 13-707 — If the Public Service Commission suspends or revokes a motor carrier permit granted by it, the Administration shall susp
• § 13-708 — (a) If the Administration cancels, suspends, or revokes the certificate of title or the registration of a vehicle, the owner of the evidences of the title or the evidences of the registration, including the registration card and registration plates, immediately shall return them to the Administratio
• § 13-709 — The cancellation, suspension, or revocation of the registration of a vehicle does not affect the status of the title to
• § 13-710 — (a) The Administration may deny, cancel, suspend, or revoke the commercial motor vehicle registration of a vehicle if: (1) The motor carrier responsible for the safety of the vehicle is subject to an out–of–service order, as defined in § 16–812(i)(1) of this article, or other federal operating autho
• § 13-801 — Any applicable fees specified in this part for a certificate of title shall be paid to the Administration before issuanc
• § 13-802 — (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section and § 13–805 of this subtitle, the fee for each certificate of title issued under this title is $100
• § 13-804 — For the purpose of enforcing Title 23 of this article (“Inspection of Used Vehicles and Warnings for Defective Equipment
• § 13-805 — For the issuance of a duplicate certificate of title, issued under § 13-111 of this title to replace a lost, stolen, or
• § 13-808 — The excise taxes imposed by this part for a vehicle shall be paid to the Administration: (1) Before the issuance of a ce
• § 13-809 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 13-810 — (a) On issuance in this State of an original or subsequent certificate of title for a vehicle, the vehicle is exempt from the excise tax imposed by this part, if it is: (1) A mobile home over 35 feet long; (2) A vehicle owned by the United States and used in the investigation of any violation or sus
• § 13-811 — The excise tax imposed by this part also is imposed on the issuance by a dealer of a temporary registration plate, if th
• § 13-812 — (a) Each dealer who collects any tax or fee required for titling a vehicle shall: (1) Keep complete and accurate records of each taxable sale, together with a record of the tax collected on the sale; (2) Keep copies of every invoice, bill of sale, and other pertinent documents and records, in the fo
• § 13-813 — (a) If the Administration finds that any dealer or other person liable for the excise tax imposed by this part intends to depart from this State, remove his property from this State, conceal himself or his property in this State, or do anything else tending to prejudice or render wholly or partly in
• § 13-814 — (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, money collected under this part shall be deposited in the State Treasury and accounted for on the records of the Comptroller and transferred to the Transportation Trust Fund
• § 13-815 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 13-817 — (a) If the Administration determines that an overpayment has been made under this subtitle, the Administration may submit the overpayment and the supporting information, whether accompanied by a written claim or not, to the State Comptroller for refund to the person entitled to it
• § 13-818 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 13-901 — (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, the fees specified in this subtitle for the registration of a classified vehicle or for any interchangeable registration shall be paid to the Administration: (1) Before issuance of the registration and any registration plates and registration cards; and
• § 13-902 — - 785 - In case of dispute, the Administration may determine the registration classification to which any vehicle belong
• § 13-903 — (a) The following vehicles are exempt from the registration fees specified in this subtitle: (1) A vehicle that is owned and operated by the United States, this State, or any political subdivision of this State; (2) A vehicle that is owned by a volunteer fire company incorporated in this State or by
• § 13-904 — (a) Except as otherwise provided in this section, the annual registration fees specified in this subtitle are for the entire 12 months of a registration year
• § 13-905 — The Administration may not require applicants for vehicle registration to pay postage for the mailing of any vehicle reg
• § 13-906 — An application for the registration of any vehicle for which the registration fee is based on maximum gross weight shall
• § 13-907 — (a) At any time during a registration year, the owner of a vehicle registered in one of the classes listed in subsection (b) of this section may apply to the Administration for a transfer of the registration for that vehicle to any other permissible registration that is in the same class and has a h
• § 13-908 — If the Administration determines that an overpayment has been made under this subtitle, the Administration may submit th
• § 13-909 — (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, the Administration may adopt a system of staggered registration for any motor vehicle class
• § 13-911 — (a) In this part the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 13-912 — (a) When registered with the Administration, every passenger car and station wagon, except as otherwise provided in this part, is a Class A (passenger) vehicle
• § 13-913 — (a) (1) When registered with the Administration, every passenger motor vehicle operated for the transportation of persons for hire, except a vehicle described in paragraph (2) of this subsection, is a Class B (for hire) vehicle
• § 13-914 — (a) When registered with the Administration, every motor vehicle operated as an ambulance, a mortician flower coach or service wagon, or a funeral limousine or coach is a Class C (funeral and ambulance) vehicle
• § 13-915 — (a) When registered with the Administration, every motorcycle is a Class D (motorcycle) vehicle
• § 13-916 — (a) When registered with the Administration, every single unit truck with two or more axles is a Class E (truck) vehicle
• § 13-917 — Notwithstanding § 13–916(b) of this subtitle, for any Class E (truck) vehicle with a manufacturer’s rated capacity of 3/
• § 13-918 — (a) If a Class E (truck) vehicle is operated in combination with a nonfreight trailer or semitrailer under § 13-927(b)(1) of this subtitle, the Class E (truck) vehicle shall be registered for only the gross vehicle weight of the Class E (truck) vehicle and not the gross combination weight of the Cla
• § 13-919 — (a) On application, the Administration shall issue a special Class E “dump service registration” to any applicant who certifies that the vehicle for which the application is made is a Class E (truck) vehicle that: (1) Is designed to haul cargo and to self–unload by gravity or mechanical means; and (
• § 13-920 — (a) (1) In this section, “tow truck” means a vehicle that: (i) Is a Class E (truck) vehicle that is designed to lift, pull, or carry a vehicle by a hoist or mechanical apparatus; (ii) Has a manufacturer’s gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more; and (iii) Is equipped as a tow truck or d
• § 13-921 — (a) In this section, “farm truck” means a farm vehicle that: (1) Is a Class E (truck) vehicle; and (2) Has a shipping weight of its chassis and battery, as certified by the manufacturer, of more than 3/4 ton
• § 13-923 — (a) When registered with the Administration, every truck tractor or similar motor vehicle used for propelling, supporting, or drawing a trailer or semitrailer is a Class F (tractor) vehicle
• § 13-924 — (a) In this section, “farm truck tractor” means a farm vehicle that is a Class F (tractor) vehicle
• § 13-927 — (a) (1) When registered with the Administration, every trailer and semitrailer is a Class G (trailer) vehicle
• § 13-928 — (a) (1) The owner of a fleet of trailers or semitrailers may apply to the Administration for registration under this section of the Class G (trailer) vehicles in the fleet, if: (i) The fleet consists of at least 25 Class G (trailer) vehicles that are rented or offered for rent for periods of 364 day
• § 13-930 — (a) In this section, “farm trailer or semitrailer” means a farm vehicle that is a Class G (trailer) vehicle
• § 13-932 — (a) When registered with the Administration, every school vehicle is a Class H (school) vehicle
• § 13-933 — (a) When registered with the Administration, every bus operated under charter or for hire is a Class P (passenger bus) vehicle
• § 13-934 — (a) When registered with the Administration, every vehicle used as a vanpool vehicle is a Class J (vanpool) vehicle
• § 13-935 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 13-936 — (a) In this section, “historic motor vehicle” means a motor vehicle, including a passenger vehicle, motorcycle, or truck that: (1) Is at least 20 years old; (2) Has not been substantially altered from the manufacturer’s original design; and (3) Meets criteria contained in regulations adopted by the
• § 13-937 — (a) When registered with the Administration, every multipurpose passenger vehicle is a Class M (multipurpose) vehicle
• § 13-938 — If registration plates issued for a vehicle registered under this part have never been used, the owner of the vehicle fo
• § 13-939 — (a) When registered with the Administration, every limousine operated for hire is a Class Q (limousine) vehicle
• § 13-940 — (a) Special registration plates issued to a dealer, manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch under § 13-621 of this title for use on vehicles in general are Class 1A (dealer) registration plates
• § 13-941 — (a) Special registration plates issued to a motorcycle dealer under § 13-621 of this title for use only on motorcycles are Class 1B (motorcycle dealer) registration plates
• § 13-942 — (a) Special registration plates issued to a trailer dealer under § 13-621 of this title for use only on trailers and semitrailers are Class 1C (trailer dealer) registration plates
• § 13-943 — (a) Special registration plates issued to an automotive dismantler or recycler or scrap processor under § 13-622 of this title are Class 2 (recycler) registration plates
• § 13-944 — (a) Special registration plates issued to a financial institution under § 13- 623 of this title are Class 3 (finance company) registration plates
• § 13-945 — (a) Special registration plates issued to the owner or operator of special mobile equipment under § 13-624 of this title are Class 4 (mobile equipment) registration plates
• § 13-946 — (a) Special registration plates issued to a transporter under § 13-625 of this title are Class 5 (transporter) registration plates
• § 13-950 — - 819 - (a) (1) On application, the Administration may issue an additional registration card for a registered vehicle
• § 13-951 — For the issuance of replacement validation tabs, issued under § 13-415(a) through (c) of this title to replace lost, sto
• § 13-952 — (a) For the issuance of replacement registration plates, a replacement registration card, and replacement validation tabs, issued under § 13-415(d) through (f) of this title to replace a lost, stolen, or damaged registration plate or an affixed validation tab, the fee shall be established by the Adm
• § 13-953 — (a) Any person with a perfected security interest in a vehicle may apply to the Administration for a duplicate of the security interest filing
• § 13-954 — (a) In this section, “motor vehicle” means a: - 820 - (1) Class A (passenger) vehicle; (2) Class B (for hire) vehicle; (3) Class C (funeral and ambulance) vehicle; (4) Class D (motorcycle) vehicle; (5) Class E (truck) vehicle; (6) Class F (tractor) vehicle; (7) Class H (school) vehicle; (8) Class J
• § 13-955 — - 821 - (a) In this section, “Fund” means the Maryland Emergency Medical System Operations Fund
• § 13-956 — (a) In addition to the registration fee otherwise required by this title, the owner of a motor vehicle shall pay an annual surcharge: (1) On or before July 1, 2025, of: (i) $125.00 for each zero–emission vehicle, as defined in § 23– 206.4 of this article; and (ii) $100.00 for each plug–in electric d
• § 14-101 — (a) This title does not apply to the following: - 823 - (1) A vehicle moved only by human or animal power; or (2) A self-propelled invalid: (i) Wheelchair; or (ii) Tricycle
• § 14-102 — (a) A person may not drive any vehicle without the consent of its owner and with intent to deprive the owner temporarily of his possession of the vehicle, even if without intent to steal it
• § 14-103 — (a) No person, except a person while making lawful use of it in pursuit of a legitimate business interest or a law enforcement officer while in pursuit of his duties, shall at any time have or possess a motor vehicle master key adapted for or capable of being used to open any motor vehicle in this S
• § 14-104 — (a) A person may not willfully damage or tamper with any vehicle without the consent of its owner
• § 14-105 — (a) If a police officer receives reliable information that a vehicle has been stolen, the police officer shall immediately report the theft to the Administration and the Department of State Police, unless the police officer has received reliable information of the recovery of the vehicle
• § 14-106 — (a) A person may not knowingly make a false report of the theft of a vehicle to a police officer
• § 14-107 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 14-108 — (a) A person may not, with fraudulent intent, possess any certificate of title or other ownership document, registration card, registration plate, or vehicle identification number plate
• § 14-110 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 15-1001 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 15-1002 — (a) A manufacturer may not transfer any new recreational vehicle to any dealer or distributor in the State unless the manufacturer is licensed by the Administration under this subtitle
• § 15-1003 — (a) In addition to the information required under Subtitle 1 of this title, each application for a license under this subtitle shall include: (1) The address of the principal place of business of the applicant; (2) The address of each place of business from which the applicant will make substantial
• § 15-1004 — (a) Each licensee shall pay an annual fee to the Administration for each license year or part of a license year for which the license is issued
• § 15-1005 — (a) After the Administration notifies a manufacturer or distributor of new recreational vehicles of the approval of an application for a license and before the Administration issues a license, the manufacturer or distributor shall file with the Administration a surety bond in the form and with the s
• § 15-1006 — A license issued under this subtitle authorizes the licensee to conduct the business of a manufacturer, distributor, or
• § 15-1007 — (a) In this section, “good faith” means honesty in fact and the observance of reasonable commercial standards of fair dealing in the trade
• § 15-1008 — (a) A manufacturer or distributor may not sell a new recreational vehicle in the State to or through a dealer without having first entered into a written dealer agreement that has been signed by both parties
• § 15-1009 — (a) (1) A manufacturer or distributor may terminate, cancel, or fail to renew a model, line–make, or dealer agreement with a dealer only for good cause
• § 15-101 — (a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 15-1010 — (a) (1) If a dealer desires to make a transfer in ownership by sale of the business assets, stock transfer, or any other method, the dealer shall give a manufacturer or distributor that has entered into a dealer agreement with the dealer written notice at least 10 business days before the transfer,
• § 15-1011 — (a) (1) Each warrantor shall: (i) Specify in writing each dealer’s obligations for preparation, delivery, and warranty service for the warrantor’s products; (ii) Compensate the dealer for warranty service performed by the dealer that is covered by the warranty; and (iii) Provide the dealer a schedul
• § 15-1012 — (a) When a new recreational vehicle is damaged before transit to the dealer, or is damaged in transit to the dealer and the manufacturer or distributor was responsible for transit, the dealer shall: (1) Notify the manufacturer or distributor of the damage within the time frame specified in the deale
• § 15-1013 — (a) A manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch, whether directly or through an agent, an employee, an affiliate, or a representative, may not coerce or attempt to coerce a dealer to: (1) Purchase a product the dealer did not order; - 931 - (2) Enter into an agreement with the manufacturer or dis
• § 15-1014 — (a) Notwithstanding any administrative or criminal sanctions imposed by this subtitle, if a person suffers financial injury or other damage as a result of a violation of this subtitle by any other person, whether or not that other person has been found guilty of a criminal violation, the injured per
• § 15-1015 — (a) The Administration may suspend or revoke any dealer, manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch license on a finding that a party violated this subtitle
• § 15-102 — - 832 - (a) Each application for a license under this title shall be made on the form that the Administration requires
• § 15-103 — (a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a surety bond required of a licensee under this title shall be for the benefit of the Administration and any other person who suffers any loss because of a violation by the licensee, his agents, or employees of those provisions of the M
• § 15-104 — The Administration shall issue a license under this title to an applicant if: (1) The applicant has complied with the pr
• § 15-105 — (a) (1) A person who is licensed under this title may conduct the licensed activity only from a fixed location, as specified in the application for the license, unless conducting wholesale transactions at auctions or at other licensed dealership locations
• § 15-106 — (a) If, during any license year, there is any change in the information that a licensee gave the Administration in obtaining a license under this title, the licensee shall report the change to the Administration within 30 days after the change occurs
• § 15-107 — If a license issued under this title is lost, stolen, mutilated, destroyed, or becomes illegible, the Administration may issue a duplicate license on application and payment of a fee established by the Administration
• § 15-108 — (a) Each license issued under this title expires on a staggered basis as determined by the Administration
• § 15-109 — In addition to any other grounds specified in this title for refusal, suspension, or revocation of a license, the Admini
• § 15-110 — (a) If the Administration refuses an application for a license or for the renewal of a license under this title, the applicant may request a hearing under Title 12, Subtitle 2 of this article
• § 15-111 — (a) If the Administration suspends the license of any person licensed under this title, the licensee immediately shall return the license to the Administration
• § 15-112 — (a) Any dealer or agent or employee of a dealer, any vehicle salesman, or any other person who sells a motorized minibike shall inform the buyer in writing that a motorized minibike may not be driven on a highway in the State
• § 15-113 — - 837 - (a) Each person who conducts auctions as a business in this State of motor vehicles of a type required to be registered under this article shall keep a record of: (1) The name and address of the consignor; (2) The date on which it was consigned; (3) The year, make, model, and serial number o
• § 15-115 — (a) (1) A person issued a citation under § 15-113 or § 15-113.1 of this subtitle shall comply with a notice to appear contained in a citation or a trial notice issued by the District Court
• § 15-116 — Any penalty under this subtitle is in addition to any other penalty provided by law.
• § 15-201 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 15-202 — (a) A manufacturer may not transfer any new motor vehicle, new two-stage vehicle, or truck component part to any dealer or distributor in this State unless the manufacturer is licensed by the Administration under this subtitle
• § 15-203 — (a) In addition to the information required under Subtitle 1 of this title, each application for a license shall include: (1) The address of the principal place of business of the applicant; (2) The address of each place from which the applicant will make substantial contacts with dealers in this St
• § 15-204 — (a) Each licensee shall pay an annual fee to the Administration for each license year or part of a license year for which the license is issued
• § 15-205 — (a) After the Administration notifies a manufacturer or distributor of new motor vehicles of the approval of an application for a license and before the Administration issues a license, the manufacturer or distributor shall file with the Administration a surety bond in the form and with the surety t
• § 15-206 — A license issued under this subtitle authorizes the licensee to conduct the business of a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch, as the case may be, during the license year for which it is issued
• § 15-207 — (a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 15-208 — (a) A manufacturer may not refuse to deliver new motor vehicles, new two– stage vehicles, or truck component parts, as the case may be, to a licensed dealer or distributor, in reasonable quantities and within a reasonable time after receipt of a written or electronic order, if: (1) The manufacturer
• § 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
• § 15-210 — (a) A manufacturer, whether directly or through an agent, employee, or representative, may not use any advertisement that is in any way false, deceptive, or misleading
• § 15-211 — (a) A manufacturer, whether directly or through an agent, employee, affiliate, or representative, may not prevent, by contract or otherwise, any owner, partner, or stockholder of any dealership from transferring any ownership interest in the dealership to any other person
• § 15-212 — (a) In this section, “motor home” means a motor vehicle that: (1) Is designed to provide temporary living quarters, built into as an integral part of, or permanently attached to, a self–propelled motor vehicle chassis or van; and (2) Contains permanently installed independent life support systems wh
• § 15-213 — Notwithstanding any administrative or criminal sanctions imposed by this subtitle, if a person suffers financial injury
• § 15-214 — In addition to any other right to request a hearing under this subtitle and notwithstanding any provisions of the franch
• § 15-301 — In this subtitle, “license” means a dealer’s license issued by the Administration under this subtitle.
• § 15-302 — (a) A person may not conduct the business of a dealer unless the person is licensed by the Administration under this subtitle
• § 15-303 — (a) A license may not be issued to a partnership or corporation as such
• § 15-304 — (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person may not be licensed under this subtitle unless: (1) The business to be conducted under the license is the only or principal business conducted from the fixed location specified in the application; (2) That business is conducted from
• § 15-305 — (a) A license to deal in new vehicles may not be issued to any person unless the manufacturer or distributor of the vehicles is in compliance with the surety bond requirements of § 15–205 of this title
• § 15-306 — In addition to the information required under Subtitle 1 of this title, each application for a license shall include: (1
• § 15-307 — (a) Each licensed dealer shall pay to the Administration an annual license fee established by the Administration for each license year or part of a license year for which the license is issued
• § 15-308 — (a) (1) After the Administration notifies an applicant of the approval of an application and before the Administration issues a license, the applicant shall file with the Administration a surety bond in the form and with the surety that the Administration approves
• § 15-309 — A license issued under this subtitle authorizes the licensed dealer to conduct the business of a dealer in the types of
• § 15-310 — Each license shall state: (1) The type of vehicles in which the licensee may deal; (2) The locations from which the lice
• § 15-311 — (a) A contract for the sale of a vehicle by a dealer shall contain a clear statement of: (1) The principal amount charged for the vehicle; (2) Any interest charged on the principal amount; (3) Any fee charged under § 13–610 of this article; - 881 - (4) Any dealer processing charge, as defined in § 1
• § 15-312 — (a) A dealer or an agent or employee of a dealer may not permit any individual to road test a motor vehicle if he knows that the other individual does not have a license to drive of the appropriate class
• § 15-313 — - 893 - (a) A dealer or an agent or employee of a dealer may not use any advertisement that is in any way false, deceptive, or misleading
• § 15-314 — (a) A dealer or an agent or employee of a dealer may not misrepresent any material fact in obtaining a license
• § 15-315 — - 895 - (a) In addition to the other grounds specified in Subtitle 1 of this title for refusal, suspension, or revocation of a license, the Administration may refuse to grant a license under this subtitle to any person and may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the license of any person if it finds
• § 15-401 — In this subtitle, “license” means a vehicle salesman’s license issued by the Administration under this subtitle.
• § 15-402 — (a) A person may not act as a vehicle salesman unless the person is licensed by the Administration under this subtitle
• § 15-403 — A license may not be issued under this subtitle to a partnership, corporation, or other entity
• § 15-404 — (a) A person may not be licensed under this subtitle unless the person: (1) Is a licensed dealer; or (2) Is employed as a vehicle salesman by a licensed dealer
• § 15-405 — In addition to the information required under Subtitle 1 of this title, each application for a license shall include: (1
• § 15-406 — - 897 - (a) Except as otherwise provided in this title, each licensee shall pay an annual fee to the Administration for each license year or part of a license year for which the license is issued
• § 15-408 — A license issued under this subtitle authorizes the licensee to be a vehicle salesman for a licensed dealer during the l
• § 15-409 — (a) Each license shall state the name of the licensed dealer by whom the licensee is employed, as specified in the application for the license
• § 15-410 — A contract for the sale of a vehicle by a vehicle salesman shall comply with the requirements of § 15-311 of this title
• § 15-411 — (a) A vehicle salesman may not fail to account for and remit to his dealership any payment received by him in connection with a vehicle sales contract
• § 15-412 — In addition to the other grounds specified in Subtitle 1 of this title for refusal, suspension, or revocation of a licen
• § 15-501 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 15-502 — (a) A person may not conduct the business of an automotive dismantler and recycler or a scrap processor, or engage in the business of acquiring or offering to purchase or remove vehicles which are to be dismantled in whole or in part by that person for the sale of usable parts, unless the person is
• § 15-503 — - 900 - (a) A person may not be licensed under this subtitle unless: (1) The business to be conducted under the license is conducted from a building that is adequate and appropriate for the business; (2) That business has a storage area large enough for at least 25 vehicles; and (3) At the fixed loc
• § 15-504 — The Administration shall submit a copy of each application for a license under this subtitle to the Maryland Department
• § 15-505 — (a) Each licensee shall pay an annual fee to the Administration for each license year or part of a license year for which the license is issued
• § 15-506 — A license issued under this subtitle authorizes the licensee to conduct the business of an automotive dismantler and rec
• § 15-507 — (a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, any person who transfers a vehicle to an automotive dismantler and recycler or scrap processor shall execute an assignment and warranty of title on: (1) The certificate of title issued for the vehicle by this State or any other state; or (2)
• § 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
• § 15-511 — - 905 - (a) Each automotive dismantler and recycler and each scrap processor shall keep an accurate and complete record of all vehicles acquired in the person’s business
• § 15-513 — (a) An automotive dismantler and recycler may not store vehicles at his place of business at a density of more than 250 vehicles for any 1 acre if the vehicles are not crushed
• § 15-514 — (a) In addition to the other grounds specified in Subtitle 1 of this title for refusal, suspension, or revocation of a license, the Administration may refuse to grant a license under this subtitle to any person and may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the license of any person if it finds that th
• § 15-515 — Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person convicted of a violation of this subtitle is subject to imprison
• § 15-601 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 15-602 — A person may not conduct the business of a title service agent unless the person is licensed by the Administration under
• § 15-603 — - 907 - (a) Each licensee shall pay an annual fee to the Administration for each license year or part of a license year for which the license is issued
• § 15-604 — (a) This section does not apply to: (1) A licensed dealer who is in compliance with the surety bond requirement of Subtitle 3 of this title; or (2) A motor club that is in compliance with the surety bond requirement of § 26–204 of the Insurance Article
• § 15-605 — A license issued under this subtitle authorizes the licensee to conduct the business of a title service agent during the
• § 15-606 — (a) A title service agent or an agent or employee of a title service agent may not make any material misrepresentation on any form of the Administration
• § 15-607 — (a) In addition to the other grounds specified in Subtitle 1 of this title for refusal, suspension, or revocation of a license, the Administration may refuse to grant a license under this subtitle to any person and may suspend, revoke, or refuse to renew the license of any person if it finds that: (
• § 15-608 — (a) A title service agent that, on behalf of the Administration, collects and remits the vehicle excise tax imposed under Title 13, Subtitle 8 of this article may keep the lesser of $12 per vehicle or 0.6% of the gross excise tax that the title service agent collects
• § 15-701 — (a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated
• § 15-702 — A person may not conduct a drivers’ school unless the person is licensed by the Administration under this subtitle.
• § 15-703 — Each application for a license shall be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee established by the Administration
• § 15-704 — (a) Each licensee shall pay an annual license fee to the Administration for each license year for which the license is issued