Maryland § 15-501
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 15-501, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-501.
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) (1) “Automotive dismantler and recycler” means a person in the business of:
(i) Dismantling, destroying, or scrapping any vehicle for the purpose of reselling any of its usable parts; or
(ii) Otherwise acquiring vehicles for the benefit of their parts or the materials in them.
(2) Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, any reference to a wrecker in any statute, rule, or regulation shall apply to an automotive dismantler and recycler.
(c) “License” means an automotive dismantler’s or recycler’s or scrap processor’s license issued by the Administration under this subtitle.
(d) “Scrap processor” means a person in a business:
(1) That has facilities for processing iron, steel, and nonferrous scrap metal; and
(2) The principal product of which is scrap iron, scrap steel, and nonferrous scrap for sale only for resmelting purposes.
(e) “Vehicle” means any vehicle, or the body or chassis of any vehicle, that is to be dismantled, destroyed, or scrapped.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 15-501
What does Maryland Code § 15-501 cover?
Section 15-501 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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