Motor Vehicle Dealers And Salesmen
Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Motor Home and Recreational Vehicle Shows in Worcester County – Permit for Out–of–State Dealers [SB-79]
Establishing the reciprocal out-of-state motor home and recreational trailer vehicle show permit, to be issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration, authorizing the holder to display motor homes and recreational vehicles at vehicle shows in Worcester County; and requiring a permit holder, after the permit is approved, to file a bond with the Administration.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Carozza
Hearing 1/22 At 10:00 A.m. on 01/09/2025
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Motor Home and Recreational Vehicle Shows in Worcester County - Permit for Out-of-State Dealers [HB-163]
Establishing the reciprocal out-of-state motor home and recreational trailer vehicle show permit, to be issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration, authorizing the holder to display motor homes and recreational vehicles at vehicle shows in Worcester County; and requiring a permit holder, after the permit is approved, to file a bond with the Administration.
Sponsored by: Rep. Wayne Hartman
Third Reading Passed (133-4) on 03/17/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Electric Vehicles - Repeal of Excise Tax Credit and Establishment of Rebate Program [HB-216]
Repealing the electric vehicle excise tax credit; establishing the Electric Vehicle Rebate Program; requiring the Motor Vehicle Administration to establish a website to administer the program; requiring a participating dealer to provide a rebate in the form of a reduction of the vehicle's purchase price equal to the full amount of the rebate for which the vehicle purchased is eligible at the time the eligible vehicle is purchased; requiring the Administration to reimburse a dealer for rebates provided by the dealer; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. David Fraser-hidalgo
Hearing 2/06 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/15/2025
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Maryland 2025 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Alterations [SB-45]
Altering various provisions governing the compensation that vehicle manufacturers must pay to vehicle dealers in relation to service obligations of the dealers; prohibiting manufacturers from selling vehicle parts directly to retail customers; prohibiting manufacturers from requiring or coercing dealers to engage with third-party manufacturers in the course of the dealers' service obligations; and authorizing a dealer for which the franchise has ceased to exist to begin and complete certain warranty and recall repairs.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Folden
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 01/27/2025
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Delivery of Vehicles [HB-1273]
Establishing that certain requirements for motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and factory branches to deliver new motor vehicles to licensed dealers apply after receipt of an electronic order.
Sponsored by: Rep. Andrew Pruski
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 658 on 05/09/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws – Manufacturers and Dealers – Standing of Dealer Associations [HB-1275]
Authorizing a vehicle dealer association, on behalf of itself, a vehicle dealer, or a group of vehicle dealers, to request an administrative hearing on certain matters.
Sponsored by: Rep. Marlon Amprey
Referred Judicial Proceedings on 03/18/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Delivery of Vehicles [SB-1003]
Establishing that certain requirements for motor vehicle manufacturers, distributors, and factory branches to deliver new motor vehicles to licensed dealers apply after receipt of an electronic order.
Sponsored by: Sen. William Folden
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 659 on 05/09/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Annual Vehicle Shows - Motor and Trailer Homes [SB-976]
Repealing a certain limitation on an exemption for motor or trailer home dealers, and salesmen employed by dealers, from restrictions on the number of annual vehicle shows in which dealers or salesmen may participate.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mary Carozza
Hearing 3/06 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/07/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Standing of Dealer Associations [SB-968]
Authorizing a vehicle dealer association, on behalf of itself, a vehicle dealer, or a group of vehicle dealers, to bring suit to recover damages and reasonable attorneys' fees or to request an administrative hearing on certain matters.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher
Hearing 3/06 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/07/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Motor Vehicles - Off-Highway Vehicles - Clarifications and Revisions [HB-972]
Clarifying and harmonizing certain provisions of law governing off-highway recreational vehicles and other similar off-highway motor vehicles; repealing the exception for certain off-highway recreational vehicles to the requirement to obtain a motor vehicle certificate of title; requiring a motor vehicle dealer that sells off-highway recreational vehicles to provide certain electronic motor vehicle titling services; authorizing a local jurisdiction to enforce the Maryland Vehicle Law for violations within its jurisdiction; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Regina Boyce
Hearing 3/27 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/20/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Annual Vehicle Shows - Motor and Trailer Homes [HB-840]
Altering the number of annual vehicle shows in which motor and trailer home dealers, and salesmen employed by dealers, may participate.
Sponsored by: Rep. Wayne Hartman
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 446 on 05/09/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Consumer Protection - Notice to Consumers by Manufacturers and Dealers of Motor Vehicles [HB-695]
Requiring a dealer of used motor vehicles sold or leased in the State to establish procedures under which each consumer, before completing a transaction to purchase or lease a used motor vehicle from the dealer, is notified and provided with a copy of certain information pertaining to the condition of the motor vehicle and any manufacturer adjustment program applicable to the motor vehicle being purchased or leased by the consumer; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Heather Bagnall
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/12/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Motor Vehicles - Recreational Vehicle Dealer Agreements [HB-605]
Requiring recreational vehicle dealers to hold a dealer agreement with a recreational vehicle manufacturer to sell the manufacturer's recreational vehicles in the State; establishing licensing requirements for a recreational vehicle manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch; altering the required terms and conditions of a recreational dealer agreement; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 525 on 05/09/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Motor Vehicles – Recreational Vehicle Dealer Agreements [SB-504]
Requiring recreational vehicle dealers to hold a dealer agreement with a recreational vehicle manufacturer to sell the manufacturer's recreational vehicles in the State; establishing licensing requirements for a recreational vehicle manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch; altering the required terms and conditions of a recreational dealer agreement; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike McKay
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 526 on 05/09/2024
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Maryland 2024 Regular Session
Motor Vehicles - Recreational Vehicle Dealer Agreements [SB-350]
Requiring recreational vehicle dealers to hold a dealer agreement with a manufacturer to sell the manufacturer's recreational vehicles in the State; and altering the required terms and conditions of a recreational dealer agreement, including terms and conditions related to termination and nonrenewal, transfer of dealer ownership, warranty obligations, dealer inspection and rejection of recreational vehicles, and prohibited acts, dispute resolution, and penalties.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike McKay
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 02/05/2024
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Motor Vehicles - Recreational Vehicle Dealer Agreements [SB-930]
Requiring recreational vehicle dealers to hold a dealer agreement with manufacturers to sell manufacturer's recreational vehicles in the State; and altering the required terms and conditions of a recreational dealer agreement, including terms and conditions related to termination and nonrenewal, transfer of dealer ownership, warranty obligations, dealer inspection and rejection of recreational vehicles, and prohibited acts, dispute resolution, and penalties.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike McKay
Rereferred To Judicial Proceedings on 04/10/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws - Manufacturers and Dealers - Allocation of Vehicles [HB-955]
Requiring that any system operated by a vehicle manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch or affiliate for allocating new vehicles to dealers be reasonable and fair for all dealers; establishing that, in any dispute over compliance with the Act, a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch or its affiliate has the burden of proving its compliance; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Pamela Queen
Third Reading Passed (102-38) on 04/04/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Motor Vehicles - Recreational Vehicle Dealer Agreements [HB-1173]
Requiring recreational vehicle dealers to hold a dealer agreement with manufacturers to sell the manufacturer's recreational vehicles in the State; establishing licensing requirements for a recreational vehicle manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch; altering the required terms and conditions of a recreational dealer agreement; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
Favorable With Amendments Report By Judicial Proceedings on 04/10/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Vehicle Laws – Manufacturers – Dealer Compensation [HB-1208]
Altering the basis for determining compensation from a vehicle manufacturer to a vehicle dealer for repairs made under a recall or warranty; and prohibiting a vehicle manufacturer from recovering or attempting to recover by certain methods any portion of its costs for compensating vehicle dealers for repairs made under a recall or warranty.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dana Stein
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 04/07/2023
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Maryland 2023 Regular Session
Consumer Protection - Motor Vehicles - Right to Repair [HB-1193]
Requiring a manufacturer of certain motor vehicles to provide certain information and tools related to the diagnosis, service, and repair of motor vehicles to certain owners and independent repair facilities under certain circumstances; requiring a manufacturer that sells motor vehicles with telematics systems to install an open data platform in certain motor vehicles; requiring the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General to develop a certain document relating to telematics systems and certain consumer rights; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin Hornberger
First Reading Economic Matters on 02/10/2023