§ 15-1001
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§15–1001.
(a)In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)“Area of sales” means the geographical area agreed to by the dealer and the manufacturer in an agreement that grants the dealer the exclusive right to display or sell the manufacturer’s new recreational vehicles of a particular line–make.
(1)“Coerce” means to compel or attempt to compel an action or inaction by threat of harm, breach of contract, or other adverse action or consequences.
(2)“Coerce” includes threatening to terminate, cancel, or not renew a dealer agreement without good cause, or hold or delay product delivery as an inducement to amend the dealer agreement.
(d)“Dealer” means any person licensed or required to be licensed to sell recreational vehicles.
(e)“Dealer agreement” means a written agreement or contract entered into between a dealer and a manufacturer or distributor:
(1)That states the rights and responsibilities of the parties; and
(2)Under which the dealer may sell new recreational vehicles.
(f)“Distributor” means any person that purchases new recreational vehicles for resale to dealers.
(g)“Factory branch” means a branch office of a manufacturer from which the manufacturer:
(1)Sells or promotes sales of a particular brand or make of new recreational vehicles to dealers in the State;
(2)Directs and supervises the manufacturer’s representatives in the State; or
(3)Supervises or contacts dealers or prospective dealers in the State.
(h)“Factory campaign” means an effort on the part of a warrantor to contact recreational vehicle owners or dealers to address a part or equipment issue.
(i)“Family member” means a spouse, child, grandchild, parent, sibling, niece, or nephew, or a spouse of a child, grandchild, parent, sibling, niece, or nephew.
(j)“License” means a manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch license issued by the Administration under this subtitle.
(k)“Line–make” means a specific series of recreational vehicles that:
(1)Is targeted to a particular market segment, as determined by its decor, features, equipment, size, weight, and price range;
(2)Has lengths and interior floor plans that distinguish the recreational vehicles from other similar models; and
(3)Belongs to a single distinct classification of recreational vehicle product type that has a substantial degree of commonality in the construction, chassis, frame, and body style.
(l)“Manufacturer” means any person engaged in the manufacturing of recreational vehicles.
(m)“Model” means a series of recreational vehicle products identified by a common series trade name or trademark.
(n)“Proprietary part” means any part manufactured by or for the manufacturer or sold exclusively by the manufacturer.
(1)“Recreational vehicle” means a vehicle that is:
(i)Either self–propelled or towed by a tow vehicle; and
(ii)Designed to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use.
(2)“Recreational vehicle” includes:
(i)A motor home;
(ii)A travel trailer;
(iii)A fifth–wheel travel trailer;
(iv)A truck camper; and
(v)A folding camping trailer.
(p)“Transient customer” means a customer who is temporarily traveling through a dealer’s area of sales.
(1)“Warrantor” means any person that gives a warranty in connection with new recreational vehicle parts, accessories, or components.
(2)“Warrantor” does not include service contracts, insurance, or extended warranties sold for separate consideration by a dealer or person not affiliated with a manufacturer or distributor.