Maryland § 13-610
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 13-610, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13-610.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) “Fleet” means 10 or more vehicles.
(3) “Qualified owner” means a person, partnership, firm, or corporation, or an individual agent of a person, partnership, firm, or corporation, authorized by the Administration to transmit electronically proper titling and registration information and fees to the Administration.
(4) “Service provider” means a dealer or title service agent licensed under Title 15 of this article or a qualified owner of a fleet.
(b) Subject to the approval of the Administration, a service provider may:
(1) Issue permanent registration plates to the transferee or renew the registration of a vehicle if the service provider has electronically transmitted the proper titling and registration information to the Administration, or an agent designated by the Administration;
(2) Charge the transferee or the registered owner of the vehicle a fee for the actual cost to the service provider of the electronic transmission service described in item (1) of this subsection; and
(3) Electronically submit a security interest filing with the Administration on behalf of a registered owner or lienholder.
(c) The Administration shall adopt regulations to:
(1) Govern the electronic transmission of titling, registration, and security interest information authorized under this section; and
(2) Determine the appropriate level of the fee that may be charged by service providers for the electronic transmission service.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 13-610
What does Maryland Code § 13-610 cover?
Section 13-610 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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