Motor Vehicle Dealers And Salesmen
Maryland 2019 Regular Session
Biennial Motor Vehicle Safety and Equipment Inspections - Required [HB-899]
Prohibiting the Motor Vehicle Administration from renewing the registration of a motor vehicle if the applicant has not submitted a motor vehicle safety and equipment inspection certificate; requiring certain motor vehicles to complete a safety and equipment inspection; requiring under certain circumstances the inspection to be completed and the inspection certificate submitted to the Administration before the registration of a vehicle may be renewed; establishing that the maximum amount of the fee for the inspection is $20; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation; Withdrawn on 02/28/2019
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Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Compensation for Dealer Services [HB-698]
Prohibiting a vehicle manufacturer from recovering by certain means all or a portion of its costs for compensating a vehicle dealer for vehicle preparation and delivery or warranty or recall repairs by arbitrarily reducing the amount of the compensation that is due to the dealer, or imposing a separate charge, surcharge, or other burden; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
Favorable With Amendments Report By Judicial Proceedings on 04/08/2019
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Maryland 2019 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Advertisements [HB-610]
Providing that a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch may not prohibit a dealer from advertising a vehicle for sale or lease at a certain price or coerce or require a dealer to change the advertising medium for a certain price; and requiring a contract for the sale of a vehicle by a dealer to contain a certain statement.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Fraser-hidalgo
Unfavorable Report By Economic Matters on 03/14/2019
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Maryland 2019 Regular Session
Baltimore County and Harford County – Motorcycles – Sunday Sales [HB-507]
Authorizing a dealer in Baltimore County or Harford County to sell, barter, deliver, give away, show, or offer for sale a motorcycle or certificate of title for a motorcycle on Sunday.
Sponsored by: Rep.
House Requests Senate Recede on 04/08/2019
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers [SB-730]
Altering the conditions under which a motor vehicle dealer's failure to comply with a manufacturer's or distributor's specific requirements for processing a claim constitutes grounds for denial of a claim or reduction of the amount of compensation; prohibiting a motor vehicle manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch from taking specified action against a dealer who provides to a customer information given to the dealer by a manufacturer related to any conditions affecting motor vehicle safety, durability, reliability, or performance; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Wayne Norman
Third Reading Passed (46-0) on 04/11/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers [SB-666]
Authorizing a motor vehicle dealer to disclose to a consumer the terms and conditions of any motor vehicle manufacturer warranty adjustment program of which the dealer has knowledge and to make any necessary repairs under the adjustment program; prohibiting a manufacturer from retaliating against specified persons because the persons exercise specified rights or assert specified protections, and making a violation an unfair or deceptive trade practice subject to specified penalty and enforcement provisions; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Rosapepe
Hearing 3/10 At 1:00 P.m. (judicial Proceedings) on 03/10/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Mechanical Repair Contracts [SB-414]
Altering the definition of "mechanical repair contract"; authorizing an agent and a registered obligor under a mechanical repair contract to offer, sell, or negotiate a mechanical repair contract; establishing that an obligor or a vehicle dealer is liable for the actions of its agent under specified circumstances; requiring an obligor or a licensed vehicle dealer that uses an agent to sell a mechanical repair contract to maintain a specified list and, on request, make the list available to the Insurance Commissioner; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. James Brochin
Favorable With Amendments Report By Economic Matters on 04/06/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Trade-In Allowance - Leased Vehicles [HB-986]
Altering the definition of "total purchase price" for the purposes of the vehicle excise tax to exclude from the computation of the tax an allowance for the trade-in of a leased vehicle under specified circumstances.
Sponsored by: Sen. Pamela Beidle
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 728 on 05/28/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers [HB-982]
Authorizing a motor vehicle dealer to disclose to a consumer the terms and conditions of any motor vehicle manufacturer warranty adjustment program of which the dealer has knowledge and to make any necessary repairs under the adjustment program; prohibiting a manufacturer from retaliating against specified persons because the persons exercise specified rights or assert specified protections, and making a violation an unfair or deceptive trade practice subject to specified penalty and enforcement provisions; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation on 03/28/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Mechanical Repair Contracts [HB-675]
Altering the definition of "mechanical repair contract"; authorizing an agent and a registered obligor under a mechanical repair contract to offer, sell, or negotiate a mechanical repair contract; establishing that an obligor or a vehicle dealer is liable for the actions of its agent under specified circumstances; requiring an obligor or a licensed vehicle dealer that uses an agent to sell a mechanical repair contract to maintain a specified list and, on request, make the list available to the Insurance Commissioner; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Talmadge Branch
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 494 on 05/10/2016
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Maryland 2016 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers [HB-525]
Altering the conditions under which a motor vehicle dealer's failure to comply with specified requirements constitutes grounds for denial of a specified claim or reduction of the amount of specified compensation; prohibiting a motor vehicle manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch from taking specified action against a dealer for the provision of specified information to specified persons; specifying that a dealer may provide specified information only to a specified customer; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 720 on 05/28/2016
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Commercial Law - Consumer Protection - Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors, and Factory Branches [SB-587]
Prohibiting a motor vehicle manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch from committing specified acts relating to motor vehicle pricing; requiring a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch to ensure that any advertisement it directs to consumers relating to rebate and sales incentive claims meets specified requirements; prohibiting a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch from taking specified punitive or retaliatory actions against specified persons; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Thomas Middleton
Hearing 3/05 At 1:00 P.m. (finance) on 03/05/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Vehicle Law - Dealers' Facilities - Internet Locations [SB-559]
Defining "dealer's facility" and "dealership facility" to include any Internet location where a dealer conducts the business authorized by its license, for purposes of specified prohibitions on the coercion of motor vehicle dealers by motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and factory branches.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Unfavorable Report By Judicial Proceedings; Withdrawn on 03/18/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers, Distributors, and Factory Branches - Relationship With Dealers [SB-558]
Requiring a manufacturer to make specified payments to dealers relating to benefits, incentives, and rebates; prohibiting manufacturers, distributors, and factory branches from taking specified coercive, punitive, and retaliatory actions against dealers; altering requirements relating to the transfer of franchises and the payment of claims made by dealers; increasing from $50,000 to $500,000 the maximum fine for specified violations committed by manufacturers, distributors, and factory branches; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Susan Lee
Hearing 2/24 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/24/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Motor Clubs - Scope of Law - Fees [SB-553]
Providing that specified entities are not regulated as motor clubs in the State; requiring specified information to be filed in the application for a motor club; providing for the contents of a motor club service contract; and prohibiting a person from representing that the person is licensed or authorized to provide motor club services unless the person holds a license issued by the Insurance Commissioner, with a specified exception.
Sponsored by: Sen.
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 39 on 04/14/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Dealers - Financing or Leasing Agreements [SB-298]
Requiring that a specified notice be provided to a buyer purchasing a vehicle though dealer-arranged financing or leasing before approval of a third-party financial institution has been received; requiring a dealer to notify a buyer in writing if the terms of a specified financing or lease agreement are not approved by a third party finance source within 4 days of delivery of the vehicle to the buyer; requiring a buyer to return a vehicle to a dealer within 2 days of receipt of the written notice under specified circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Wayne Norman
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 156 on 05/12/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers, Distributors, and Factory Branches - Relationship With Dealers [HB-833]
Requiring a manufacturer to make specified payments to dealers relating to benefits, incentives, and rebates; prohibiting manufacturers, distributors, and factory branches from taking specified coercive, punitive, and retaliatory actions against dealers; altering requirements relating to the transfer of franchises and the payment of claims made by dealers; increasing from $50,000 to $500,000 the maximum fine for specified violations committed by manufacturers, distributors, and factory branches; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Anne Healey
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation on 04/01/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Commercial Law - Consumer Protection - Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Distributors, and Factory Branches [HB-568]
Prohibiting a motor vehicle manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch from committing specified acts relating to motor vehicle pricing; requiring a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch to ensure that any advertisement it directs to consumers relating to rebate and sales incentive claims meets specified requirements; prohibiting a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch from taking specified punitive or retaliatory actions against specified persons; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kumar Barve
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation on 04/10/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Dealers - Financing or Leasing Agreements [HB-313]
Requiring that a specified notice be provided to a buyer purchasing a vehicle through dealer-arranged financing or leasing before approval of a third-party financial institution has been received; requiring a dealer to notify a buyer in writing if the terms of a specified financing or lease agreement are not approved by a third-party finance source within 4 days of delivery of the vehicle to the buyer; requiring a buyer to return a vehicle to a dealer within 2 days of receipt of the notice under specified circumstances; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Pamela Beidle
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 157 on 05/12/2015
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Maryland 2015 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Distributors - Sale of Electric or Nonfossil-Fuel Burning Vehicles [HB-235]
Authorizing a manufacturer or distributor to be licensed as a vehicle dealer if the manufacturer or distributor deals only in electric or nonfossil-fuel burning vehicles, no dealer in the State holds a franchise from the manufacturer or distributor, and the manufacturer or distributor does not have a specified relationship with another manufacturer or distributor licensed as a dealer under the Act; requiring the Motor Vehicle Administration to adopt regulations to implement the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Smith
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 231 on 05/12/2015