Maryland § 15-113
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 15-113, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-113.
(a) Each person who conducts auctions as a business in this State of motor vehicles of a type required to be registered under this article shall keep a record of:
(1) The name and address of the consignor;
(2) The date on which it was consigned;
(3) The year, make, model, and serial number of each vehicle consigned;
(4) The title number and state where the vehicle was last registered;
(5) The odometer mileage reading at the time of consignment;
(6) The name and address of the person to whom the vehicle was sold;
(7) The selling price; and
(8) The date of sale.
(b) During business hours, the records shall be open to inspection by the Administration, by the Department of State Police, or by a law enforcement officer with a county or municipal police department or sheriff’s office who is assigned to an antitheft unit.
(c) The records required by this section shall be kept for at least 3 years after the transaction to which it applies.
(d) A person who fails to comply with any requirement under subsections (a) through (c) of this section is subject to a civil penalty not exceeding:
(1) For a first offense, $500; or
(2) For a second or subsequent offense, $1,000.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 15-113
What does Maryland Code § 15-113 cover?
Section 15-113 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.
How do I cite Maryland § 15-113?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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