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LAWS OF MARYLAND

Ch. 696

(ii) Any person who distributes an incomplete
vehicle of that manufacturer; and

(iii) Any dealer who has a franchise for the
particular make of the incomplete vehicle of that manufacturer.

(4)  "Incomplete vehicle" means an assemblage that:

(i) Consists of at least a frame and chassis
structure, power train, steering system, and braking system, to
the extent that those systems are to be a part of the completed
vehicle; and

(ii) Requires additional manufacturing
operations, other than the addition of readily attachable
components or minor finishing operations, to become a completed
vehicle.

(5)  "Minor finishing operations" includes painting,
upholstering, or other cosmetic modifications.

(6)  "Readily attachable components" includes any
mirror, extra light, or tire and rim assembly.

(7)  "Second-stage manufacturer" means:

(i) A person who performs manufacturing
operations on an incomplete vehicle so that it becomes a
completed vehicle; and

(ii) Any person who distributes a completed
vehicle of that manufacturer.

(8)  "Two-stage vehicle" means a motor vehicle that
requires manufacturing operations performed by two separate
manufacturers to produce a completed vehicle capable of
performing its intended function.

(b) (1) Transfers of two-stage vehicles by manufacturers
shall be made as provided in this subsection.

(2)  At the time that any first-stage manufacturer
transfers to a second-stage manufacturer a new incomplete vehicle
that is to be sold or registered in this State, the first-stage
manufacturer shall give the second-stage manufacturer a
manufacturer's certificate of origin for the incomplete vehicle,
assigned to the second-stage manufacturer by the first-stage
manufacturer.

(3)  At the time that any second-stage manufacturer
transfers to a dealer a new completed vehicle that is to be sold
or registered in this State, the second-stage manufacturer shall
give the dealer the manufacturer's certificates of origin issued
by both the second-stage manufacturer and the first-stage