Motor Vehicle Air Bags - Consumer Protection and Reporting Requirements [HB-1203]
Prohibiting specified acts related to the fraudulent sale or installation of motor vehicle air bags; requiring specified records to be maintained in connection with the sale or installation of motor vehicle air bags; requiring specified information to be provided or made available for inspection under specified circumstances; requiring specified accident reports and forms to contain specified information; providing a specified penalty for a violation of the Act; etc.
HB-1203: Motor Vehicle Air Bags - Consumer Protection and Reporting Requirements
Sponsored by: Rep. James Malone
Hearing Cancelled on 03/21/2011
Vehicle Laws - Electronic Transmission of Title Information by Dealers [SB-85]
Providing that a licensed vehicle dealer transferring a vehicle may electronically transmit specified taxes, fees, and other required titling documents or data to the Motor Vehicle Administration within 30 days of the date of delivery of the vehicle; etc.
SB-85: Vehicle Laws - Electronic Transmission of Title Information by Dealers
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Approved By The Governor on 04/13/2010
Commercial Law - Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices - Disclosure of Prior [SB-744]
Requiring a vehicle dealer who is required by law to make a specified disclosure to consumers regarding the prior use of a vehicle to make a reasonable inquiry about whether the vehicle formerly was used other than for specified purposes; requiring a dealer to disclose that the prior use of a vehicle is unknown under specified circumstances; establishing that a dealer may comply with the requirements of the Act by providing the consumer with a specified vehicle history report; etc.
SB-744: Commercial Law - Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices - Disclosure of Prior
Sponsored by: Sen. Richard Colburn
Hearing Cancelled on 03/02/2010
Vehicle Laws - Issuance of Temporary Registration Plates by Dealers - [SB-67]
Requiring a vehicle dealer to electronically transmit to the Motor Vehicle Administration the vehicle, owner, insurance, and temporary registration information contained on the temporary registration plate application on the same day that the dealer issues a temporary registration plate for a vehicle; and requiring a dealer who has applied for temporary registration plates to keep specified temporary registration plate records for 3 years.
SB-67: Vehicle Laws - Issuance of Temporary Registration Plates by Dealers -
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Approved By The Governor on 04/13/2010
Vehicle Manufacturers - Advertising - Prohibiting Threats to Dealers [SB-511]
Prohibiting a vehicle manufacturer, either directly or through an agent, employee, affiliate, or representative, from threatening a dealer with the loss of specified benefits for listing the manufacturer's invoice price for a vehicle in specified advertising if the advertisement contains a specified notice and is not in violation of the Maryland Consumer Protection Act; etc.
SB-511: Vehicle Manufacturers - Advertising - Prohibiting Threats to Dealers
Sponsored by: Sen. Jennie Forehand
Favorable Report By Judicial Proceedings on 03/29/2010
Motor Vehicles - Limited Speed Vehicles - Requirements and Prohibitions [SB-344]
Prohibiting a person from driving a specified vehicle with a limited speed capability on specified highways; prohibiting a person from driving a specified vehicle with a limited speed capability on a highway unless the vehicle displays a specified emblem; establishing standards for a specified emblem; prohibiting a motor vehicle dealer from selling a specified vehicle with a limited speed capability unless the dealer permanently affixes a specified emblem to the vehicle and informs the buyer that driving restrictions apply; etc.
SB-344: Motor Vehicles - Limited Speed Vehicles - Requirements and Prohibitions
Sponsored by: Sen. Barry Glassman
Approved By The Governor on 05/20/2010
Motor Vehicle Air Bags - Consumer Protection and Reporting Requirements [SB-209]
Prohibiting specified acts related to the fraudulent sale or installation of motor vehicle air bags; requiring specified records to be maintained in connection with the sale or installation of motor vehicle air bags; requiring specified information to be provided or made available for inspection under specified circumstances; requiring a person who sells or installs salvaged air bags to disclose specified information to specified persons; requiring specified accident reports and forms to contain specified information; etc.
SB-209: Motor Vehicle Air Bags - Consumer Protection and Reporting Requirements
Sponsored by: Sen. Delores Kelley
Unfavorable Report By Finance Withdrawn on 02/15/2010
Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers, Distributors, and Factory Branches - Benefits to [SB-18]
Repealing provisions relating to a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch providing specified benefits, payments, or gifts to an employee of a vehicle dealer; providing that an incentive payment, a reimbursement payment, cash, a gift, or a thing of value to be given by a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch to an employee of a dealer may be given directly to the employee or to the dealer to be distributed to the employee in a specified manner; making the Act an emergency measure; etc.
SB-18: Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers, Distributors, and Factory Branches - Benefits to
Sponsored by: Sen. George Edwards
Approved By The Governor on 03/25/2010
Vehicle Laws - Vehicle Emissions Inspection - Test Performed by Dealers [HB-9]
Authorizing a licensed vehicle dealer to conduct an exhaust emissions test; establishing that a dealer may conduct an exhaust emissions test only by means of an on-board diagnostics test on vehicles that meet specified criteria; establishing that a dealer may conduct an exhaust emissions test only on equipment that meets requirements established by the Motor Vehicle Administration; requiring the collection of a specified fee; prohibiting a dealer who conducts an exhaust emissions test from imposing an additional fee; etc.
HB-9: Vehicle Laws - Vehicle Emissions Inspection - Test Performed by Dealers
Sponsored by: Rep. Kumar Barve
Unfavorable Report By Environmental Matters on 02/25/2010
Motor Vehicles - Medium Speed Vehicles - Requirements and Prohibitions [HB-480]
Prohibiting a person from driving a medium speed vehicle on specified highways; prohibiting a person from driving a medium speed vehicle on a highway unless the vehicle displays a specified emblem; establishing specified standards for a specified emblem; prohibiting a motor vehicle dealer from selling a medium speed vehicle unless the dealer permanently affixes a specified emblem to the vehicle and informs the buyer that specified driving restrictions apply; defining "medium speed vehicle"; etc.
HB-480: Motor Vehicles - Medium Speed Vehicles - Requirements and Prohibitions
Sponsored by: Rep. James Malone
Hearing 2/16 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/03/2010
Environment - Lead Wheel Weights - Prohibited [HB-18]
Prohibiting specified persons from using, allowing to be used, or selling specified lead wheel weights after specified dates; requiring the Department of the Environment to adopt regulations that at a minimum list environmentally safe lead-free wheel weights; requiring the Department to inform specified persons regarding the requirements under the regulations; providing for the enforcement of the Act, including the required issuance of a warning for an initial violation; etc.
HB-18: Environment - Lead Wheel Weights - Prohibited
Sponsored by: Rep. James Hubbard
Unfavorable Report By Environmental Matters Withdrawn on 02/18/2010
Motor Vehicles - Towing Practices and Procedures [HB-1120]
Providing for the statewide application for provisions of law governing the towing or removal of vehicles from parking lots; establishing a motor vehicle towing and storage lien on a towed motor vehicle on behalf of the tower for specified towing and storage charges; prohibiting a motor vehicle towing and storage lienor from selling the motor vehicle to which the lien is attached under specified circumstances; specifying the manner in which a motor vehicle towing and storage lienor may sell a vehicle; etc.
HB-1120: Motor Vehicles - Towing Practices and Procedures
Sponsored by: Rep. Doyle Niemann
Favorable With Amendments Report By Judicial Proceedings on 04/12/2010
Baltimore County - Motorcycles - Sunday Sales [SB-1021]
Authorizing a dealer in Baltimore County to sell, barter, deliver, give away, show, or offer for sale a motorcycle or certificate of title for a motorcycle on Sunday.
SB-1021: Baltimore County - Motorcycles - Sunday Sales
Sponsored by: Sen. J.B. Jennings
First Reading Senate Rules on 02/13/2020
Vehicle Laws – Manufacturers and Dealers – Transfers of Franchises [HB-1064]
Requiring a vehicle manufacturer to make certain requests of a person seeking to transfer a vehicle dealer franchise or any right under a vehicle dealer franchise within 20 days after receiving notice of the proposed transfer; requiring a vehicle manufacturer to consent to a transfer or provide a written statement with specific grounds for refusing consent within 75 days after receiving all completed forms and requested information from the transferor; etc.
HB-1064: Vehicle Laws – Manufacturers and Dealers – Transfers of Franchises
Sponsored by: Rep. Kriselda Valderrama
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 417 on 05/08/2020
Vehicle Laws – Manufacturers and Dealers – Transfers of Franchises [SB-813]
Requiring a vehicle manufacturer to make certain requests of a person seeking to transfer a vehicle dealer franchise or any right under a vehicle dealer franchise within 20 days after receiving notice of the proposed transfer; requiring a vehicle manufacturer to consent to a transfer or provide a written statement with specific grounds for refusing consent within 75 days of receiving all completed forms and requested information from the transferor; etc.
SB-813: Vehicle Laws – Manufacturers and Dealers – Transfers of Franchises
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 418 on 05/08/2020
Commercial Law – Automobile Financing Charges – Required Dealer Disclosures [HB-655]
Requiring a dealer who participates in finance charges associated with a contract for the sale of a vehicle to disclose certain information to a buyer in writing on a document that is separate from the financing agreement before executing a financing agreement on a contract for the sale of a vehicle; etc.
Baltimore County – Motorcycles – Sunday Sales [HB-600]
Authorizing a dealer in Baltimore County to sell, barter, deliver, give away, show, or offer for sale a motorcycle or certificate of title for a motorcycle on Sunday.
HB-600: Baltimore County – Motorcycles – Sunday Sales
Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Hill
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 270 on 05/08/2020
Baltimore County – Motorcycles – Sunday Sales [HB-600]
Authorizing a dealer in Baltimore County to sell, barter, deliver, give away, show, or offer for sale a motorcycle or certificate of title for a motorcycle on Sunday.
HB-600: Baltimore County – Motorcycles – Sunday Sales
Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Hill
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 270 on 05/08/2020