Maryland § 14-1003

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14-1003, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 14-1003.

    (a)    An automotive repair facility shall prepare an invoice which describes:

        (1)    All work done by it, including all warranty work; and

        (2)    All parts supplied by it.

    (b)    The invoice shall state clearly:

        (1)    If any used, rebuilt, or reconditioned parts have been supplied or if a part of a component system supplied is composed of used, rebuilt, or reconditioned parts; and

        (2)    That while a customer’s motor vehicle is on the premises of the automotive repair facility, the automotive repair facility may not be responsible for damage to the customer’s motor vehicle under certain circumstances, and that the customer should ask a representative of the automotive repair facility about the extent of its responsibility, including the extent of the insurance coverage of the automotive repair facility.

    (c)    The invoice shall include the following notice:

“Manufacturer Special Policy Adjustment Programs

    Federal law requires manufacturers to furnish the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (N.H.T.S.A.) with bulletins describing any defects in their vehicles. You may obtain copies of these bulletins from either the manufacturer or N.H.T.S.A. In addition, certain consumer publications or organizations publish this information, which may be available for a fee or for free.”

    (d)    After the customer signs the invoice, the automotive repair facility shall give the customer a copy of it and retain a copy.

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Section 14-1003 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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