(a) If a principal makes a revocable offer of a commission to a sales representative who is not an employee of the principal, the sales representative is entitled to the commission agreed on if:
(1) the principal revokes the offer of commission and the sales representative establishes that the revocation was for the purpose of avoiding payment of the commission; or
(2) (i) the revocation occurs after the sales representative has obtained a written order for the principal’s product because of the efforts of the sales representative; and
(ii) the principal’s product that is the subject of the order is shipped to and paid for by a customer.
(b) This section may not be construed to:
(1) impair the application of § 2-201 or § 2-209 of the Commercial Law Article;
(2) abrogate any rule of agency law; or
(3) unconstitutionally impair the obligations of contracts.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 3 - Employment Standards and Conditions
Subtitle 6 - Wholesale Sales Representatives
Section 3-602 - Scope of Subtitle
Section 3-604 - Payment of Commission on Termination of Contract
Section 3-605 - Action by Sales Representative
Section 3-606 - Personal Jurisdiction