Md. Code Regs. 11.12.01.20 - Use of Interchangeable Dealer Registration Plates
A. In this regulation, "dealer registration
plate" means an interchangeable metal license plate used by licensed vehicle
dealers, manufacturers, distributors, and factory branches.
B. Display of Dealer Registration Plates by
Licensed Dealers.
(1) A dealer registration
plate may be displayed on a vehicle owned by a licensed dealer and used mainly
for the dealer's business purposes.
(2) A dealer registration plate may be
displayed on a vehicle not owned by a licensed dealer, but in the possession of
the dealer, if the dealer has the consent of the owner of the vehicle to this
use.
(3) An owner, partner, or
officer of the corporation who is listed on the application for a vehicle
dealer's license or any employee of the dealership may operate a vehicle
displaying a dealer registration plate, subject to the other conditions of this
regulation.
(4) A dealer
registration plate may be displayed on a vehicle owned by the dealership and
operated by a prospective buyer for demonstration purposes for a period of not
more than 10 days, provided the prospective buyer has written authorization
from the dealership for any use of the vehicle exceeding 1 day.
(5) A dealer registration plate may be
displayed on a vehicle owned by the dealership and loaned to an educational
institution as set forth in Transportation Article, ยง
13-621, Annotated Code
of Maryland.
C. Issuance
of Dealer Registration Plates by the Administration.
(1) Dealers may apply to the Administration
for the issuance of dealer registration plates.
(2) The Administration may issue up to five
dealer registration plates to each licensed dealer in addition to two
additional registration plates for each licensed salesman, upon payment of the
required fee as set forth in COMAR 11.11.05.
(3) For good cause shown, the Administration
may issue additional dealer registration plates upon application of the
dealer.
Notes
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