Ch. 191

LAWS OF MARYLAND

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

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

15-305.

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