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distributor is a second-stage manufacturer and deals only in
certain vehicles; making this Act an emergency measure; and
generally relating to the licensing of manufacturers and
distributors as dealers.

BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments,

Article - Transportation

Section 13-113.2(a) and 13-916(a)

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1984 Replacement Volume and 1986 Supplement)

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,

Article - Transportation

Section 15-305

Annotated Code of Maryland

(1984 Replacement Volume and 1986 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

Article - Transportation

13-113.2.

(a) (1.) In this, section the following words have the
meanings indicated.

(2)   "Completed vehicle" means a two-stage vehicle
that does not require any additional manufacturing operation to
perform its intended function, except for the addition of readily
attachable components or minor finishing operations.

(3)   "First-stage manufacturer" means:

(i) Any person who manufactures an incomplete
vehicle;

(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

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