Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
TRANSPORTATION |
TITLE 15. VEHICLE LAWS -- LICENSING OF BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS |
SUBTITLE 2. MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND FACTORY BRANCHES |
§ 15-206.1. Good faith
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(a) "Good faith" defined. -- In this section, "good faith" means honesty in fact and the observance of reasonable commercial standards of fair dealing in the trade.
(b) Required. -- A manufacturer, distributor, or factory branch, whether directly or through an agent, employee, or representative, may not fail to act in good faith:
(1) In acting or purporting to act under the terms, provisions, or conditions of any franchise agreement; or
(2) In any transaction or conduct governed by this subtitle.