WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor                    Ch. 272

(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.

13-916.

(a) Classification. -- When registered with the
Administration, every single unit truck with two or more axles is
a Class E (truck) vehicle.

15-305.

(a)  A license to deal in new vehicles may not be issued to
any person unless the manufacturer or distributor of the vehicles
is in compliance with the surety bond requirements of § 15-205 of
this title.

(b)  A license to deal in new vehicles may be issued only
for a dealer in new vehicles who holds a franchise from:

(1)  The manufacturer of the vehicles; or

(2)  A distributor who is authorized by the
manufacturer or the manufacturer's authorized importer of the
vehicles.

(c)  If an applicant for a license to deal in new vehicles
seeks to qualify under subsection (b) of this section, the
applicant shall submit with the application an exact copy of the
required franchise.

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