Terms Used In Maryland Code, TRANSPORTATION 15-311

  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
(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;

(4) Any dealer processing charge, as defined in § 15-311.1 of this subtitle; and

(5) Any other charge made in connection with the sale of the vehicle.

(b) In addition to the information required by subsection (a) of this section, a contract for the sale of a new vehicle shall include:

(1) The base price of the vehicle;

(2) The manufacturer’s code or stock number for the vehicle; and

(3) A clear and specific description of each extra item and each extra charge not included in the base price of the vehicle ordered by the buyer.

(c) If a licensee issues a stop sale directive applicable to a used vehicle manufactured by the licensee to a dealer that holds a franchise from the licensee and there are no remedies or parts available to fix the motor vehicle, the licensee shall compensate the dealer by:

(1) Providing payment to the dealer at a rate of at least 1% per month or portion of a month of the value of the vehicle; or

(2) Compensating the dealer under a national program that is applicable to all dealers holding a franchise from the licensee for the dealer’s costs associated with the stop sale directive.

(d) When a vehicle arrives for delivery, the dealer shall advise the buyer of any extra items ordered by the buyer that are not on the vehicle.

(e) When a vehicle arrives for delivery, the dealer shall advise the buyer of any extra items on the vehicle that the buyer did not order.

(f) When a vehicle arrives for delivery, the dealer shall advise the buyer of the cost of extra items described under subsections (d) and (e) of this section.