Maryland SB345 amends vehicle dealer and manufacturer association laws to clarify hearing rights.

Maryland SB345 modifies the Annotated Code of Maryland to clarify and expand the rights of dealers, dealer associations, manufacturers, distributors, and factory branches to request administrative hearings. The bill allows these parties to resolve disputes and seek clarifications or interpretations of provisions, except for manufacturers, distributors, or factory branches without a franchised dealer in the state. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.

Maryland SB345 amends vehicle dealer and manufacturer association laws to clarify hearing rights.

Maryland SB345 modifies the Annotated Code of Maryland to clarify and expand the rights of dealers, dealer associations, manufacturers, distributors, and factory branches to request administrative hearings. The bill allows these parties to resolve disputes and seek clarifications or interpretations of provisions, except for manufacturers, distributors, or factory branches without a franchised dealer in the state. The changes take effect October 1, 2026.