Maryland § 15-502
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 15-502, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-502.
(a) A person may not conduct the business of an automotive dismantler and recycler or a scrap processor, or engage in the business of acquiring or offering to purchase or remove vehicles which are to be dismantled in whole or in part by that person for the sale of usable parts, unless the person is licensed by the Administration under this subtitle.
(b) (1) A person may not advertise for the purchase, towing, or removal of junk or abandoned vehicles unless the person is licensed by the Administration under this subtitle.
(2) Any advertisement for the purchase, towing, or removal of junk or abandoned vehicles by a licensee under this subtitle shall include the license number of the licensee.
(c) A person may not store on any private property for more than 30 days any vehicle that is to be dismantled, destroyed, or scrapped, unless the person is an automotive dismantler and recycler or a scrap processor licensed under this subtitle.
(d) This section does not prohibit an unlicensed person from purchasing, transporting, towing, or removing a vehicle to a licensed automotive dismantler and recycler or a licensed scrap processor for dismantling, destroying, or scrapping.
(e) A person convicted of a violation of subsection (a) of this section is subject to:
(1) For a first offense, imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $1,000 or both; and
(2) For a second or subsequent offense, imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $2,000 or both.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 15-502
What does Maryland Code § 15-502 cover?
Section 15-502 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 § 15-502?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 15-502" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 15-502 apply to my situation?
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