Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 15-314 - Prohibited acts - Violation of licensing laws(a) A dealer or an agent or employee of a dealer may not misrepresent any material fact in obtaining a license.(b) A dealer or an agent or employee of a dealer may not conduct a dealership in any name other than the one in which the dealer is licensed.(c) A dealer or an agent or employee of a dealer may not willfully fail to notify the Administration of any change of ownership, management, business name, or location or of the employment of vehicle salesmen, as required by this title.(d) A dealer or an agent or employee of a dealer may not do any vehicle sales business with or through any person required to be licensed under this title if he knows that the person is not licensed.(e) A dealer or an agent or employee of a dealer may not sell any new motor vehicle, or new two-stage motor vehicle unless the manufacturer or distributor of the vehicle is licensed as required by this title.(f) A dealer or an agent or employee of a dealer may not willfully fail to comply with any rule, regulation, or lawful order adopted by the Administration under this title.(g) A dealer or an agent or employee of a dealer may not willfully violate any of the dealer licensing laws of this State.(h) A person convicted of a violation of this section is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 2 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.Amended by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 55,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2017.