§ 15-1013

Md. Code, Transportation § 15-1013, under Article — Transportation.

Md. Code, Transportation § 15-1013

(a) A manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch, whether directly or through an agent, an employee, an affiliate, or a representative, may not coerce or attempt to coerce a dealer to:

(1) Purchase a product the dealer did not order;

(2) Enter into an agreement with the manufacturer or distributor;

(3) Take action that is unfair or unreasonable to the dealer; or

(4) Forgo exercising a right authorized by a dealer agreement or any law governing the business relationship.

(b) A dealer bears the burden of proof regarding the prohibited acts described in this section.