Maryland § 5-107
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 5-107, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-107.
(a) This section does not apply to a temporary delivery agreement under § 2–209(c) of this article for a beer festival or a wine and beer festival.
(b) (1) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, if a franchisor intends to terminate or refuses to renew a beer franchise agreement, the franchisor shall notify the franchisee in writing of its intent:
(i) at least 45 days before the termination or refusal to renew takes effect, for a franchisor that annually produces 20,000 or fewer barrels of beer in aggregate, in conjunction with any affiliate; and
(ii) at least 180 days before the termination or refusal to renew takes effect, for all other franchisors.
(2) The notices required by this section shall state all the reasons for the intended termination or nonrenewal.
(c) (1) If a deficiency is claimed in the notice provided under subsection (b)(1)(ii) of this section, the franchisee has 180 days to rectify the deficiency.
(2) If the franchisee rectifies the deficiency within 180 days after the notice provided under subsection (b)(1)(ii) of this section is received, the intended termination or nonrenewal of the beer franchise agreement is void.
(d) The notice requirement of subsection (b) of this section does not apply if the reason for the intended termination or nonrenewal is insolvency, the occurrence of an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or bankruptcy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 5-107
What does Maryland Code § 5-107 cover?
Section 5-107 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 § 5-107?
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Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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