(a) A license may not be issued to a partnership or corporation as such.
(b) (1) If an application for a license is made for a corporation, the license shall be applied for by and issued to three officers of the corporation who are authorized to act for it or, if it is a close corporation, at least one officer authorized to act for the close corporation.
(2) If an application is made for a partnership, the license shall be applied for and issued to all of the partners who are authorized to act for the partnership. However, as to any such partner that is a corporation, the application for the corporate partner shall be made by and issued to three officers of the corporate partner who are authorized to act for it or, if it is a close corporation, at least one officer authorized to act for the close corporation.
(c) Each individual who applies for a license under this section assumes, as an individual, all responsibilities of the dealership and, as an individual, is subject to all conditions, restrictions, and penalties imposed on licensed dealers by the Maryland Vehicle Law.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 15 - Vehicle Laws -- Licensing of Businesses and Occupations
Section 15-301 - "License" Defined
Section 15-302 - License Required; Refused, Revoked, or Suspended Licenses
Section 15-303 - License for Partnership or Corporation
Section 15-304 - Location and Service Requirements; Vehicle Shows
Section 15-305 - Special Requirements for License to Deal in New Vehicles
Section 15-305.1 - Wholesale Dealers
Section 15-306 - Application of License
Section 15-307 - License Fee; Salesman's License Included
Section 15-308 - Dealer's Bond
Section 15-309 - Scope of License
Section 15-310 - Contents of License
Section 15-311 - Contents of Vehicle Sales Contracts
Section 15-311.1 - Dealer Processing Charge
Section 15-311.2 - Mechanical Repair Contracts
Section 15-311.3 - Dealer Financing or Leasing Agreements
Section 15-312 - Prohibited Acts -- Vehicle Sales Transactions
Section 15-313 - Prohibited Acts -- Advertising Practices
Section 15-314 - Prohibited Acts -- Violation of Licensing Laws
Section 15-315 - Refusal, Suspension, or Revocation of License; Fine