Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 3 - Dealers
Section 15-311 - Contents of Vehicle Sales Contracts

(a)    A contract for the sale of a vehicle by a dealer shall contain a clear statement of:
        (1)    The principal amount charged for the vehicle;
        (2)    Any interest charged on the principal amount;
        (3)    Any fee charged under § 13–610 of this article;
        (4)    Any dealer processing charge, as defined in § 15–311.1 of this subtitle; and
        (5)    Any other charge made in connection with the sale of the vehicle.
    (b)    In addition to the information required by subsection (a) of this section, a contract for the sale of a new vehicle shall include:
        (1)    The base price of the vehicle;
        (2)    The manufacturer’s code or stock number for the vehicle; and
        (3)    A clear and specific description of each extra item and each extra charge not included in the base price of the vehicle ordered by the buyer.
    (c)    If a licensee issues a stop sale directive applicable to a used vehicle manufactured by the licensee to a dealer that holds a franchise from the licensee and there are no remedies or parts available to fix the motor vehicle, the licensee shall compensate the dealer by:
        (1)    Providing payment to the dealer at a rate of at least 1% per month or portion of a month of the value of the vehicle; or
        (2)    Compensating the dealer under a national program that is applicable to all dealers holding a franchise from the licensee for the dealer’s costs associated with the stop sale directive.
    (d)    When a vehicle arrives for delivery, the dealer shall advise the buyer of any extra items ordered by the buyer that are not on the vehicle.
    (e)    When a vehicle arrives for delivery, the dealer shall advise the buyer of any extra items on the vehicle that the buyer did not order.
    (f)    When a vehicle arrives for delivery, the dealer shall advise the buyer of the cost of extra items described under subsections (d) and (e) of this section.