ROBERT L. EHRLICH, JR., Governor                                Ch. 5

In subsections (a)(1) and (b)(2) of this section, the reference to the person
being "a person in emergency management service or person suffering
injury or damage" is substituted for the former reference to "being in such
category" for clarity and to use the defined terms.

In subsection (a)(1) of this section, the former phrase "and still so owned by
him" is deleted as surplusage.

In subsection (a)(3) of this section, the reference to a "deed of trust" is
substituted for the former reference to a "trust deed" for clarity.

In subsection (b)(1)(i) of this section, the former phrase "in its discretion" is
deleted as included in the reference the court "may".

In subsection (b)(1)(ii) of this section, the phrase "on motion" is substituted
for the former obsolete phrase "on application to it" for clarity and
consistency throughout this subsection.

In subsection (c) of this section, the reference to a person "who owns the
property" is added for clarity.

Also in subsection (c) of this section, the reference to a "confession of
judgment" is substituted for the former obsolete reference to a "warrant of
attorney to confess judgment" for brevity.

Also in subsection (c) of this section, the reference to an obligation "subject
to this section" is substituted for the former reference to "such" obligation
for clarity.

Defined terms: "Court" § 14-201
"Person" § 1-101

"Person in emergency management service" § 14-201
"Person suffering injury or damage" § 14-201

14-215. STAY OF PROCEEDINGS FOR REPOSSESSION OR SALE OF MOTOR VEHICLE
OR TRACTOR

(A)     IN GENERAL.

EXCEPT IF A COURT FINDS THAT 50% OR MORE OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF A
MOTOR VEHICLE, TRACTOR, OR THE ACCESSORIES OF A MOTOR VEHICLE OR
TRACTOR HAS BEEN PAID, A COURT MAY NOT STAY A PROCEEDING TO RESUME
POSSESSION OF OR TO ORDER THE SALE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, TRACTOR, OR THE
ACCESSORIES OF A MOTOR VEHICLE OR TRACTOR THAT IS ENCUMBERED BY A
PURCHASE MONEY MORTGAGE, CONDITIONAL SALES CONTRACT, OR A LEASE OR
BAILMENT WITH AN OPTION TO PURCHASE.

(B)     AUTHORIZATION TO REQUIRE BOND.

BEFORE ENTERING AN ORDER OR JUDGMENT IN A PROCEEDING TO RESUME
POSSESSION OF OR TO ORDER THE SALE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE, TRACTOR, OR THE
ACCESSORIES OF A MOTOR VEHICLE OR TRACTOR, THE COURT MAY REQUIRE THE
PLAINTIFF TO FILE A BOND APPROVED BY THE COURT TO INDEMNIFY THE

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