2013 Maryland Code
COMMERCIAL LAW
§ 11-1302 - Applicability of subtitle

§11-1302.

(a) This subtitle applies to any agreement under which a grantor’s commercial goods are distributed or sold in this State.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of this subtitle, this subtitle does not apply to:

(1) A seller of business opportunities regulated under the Maryland Business Opportunity Sales Act, Title 14, Subtitle 1 of the Business Regulation Article;

(2) A franchisor regulated under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law, Title 14, Subtitle 2 of the Business Regulation Article;

(3) A supplier regulated under the Equipment Dealer Contract Act, Title 19 of this article;

(4) A manufacturer, producer, or refiner of petroleum products that are motor fuels regulated under Title 10 of the Business Regulation Article;

(5) A franchisor regulated under the Beer Franchise Fair Dealing Act; or

(6) A manufacturer, producer, or supplier of wine or distilled spirits.

§ 11-1302 - 1. Grantor's notification of distributor's failure to comply

In addition to any other provision of this subtitle, when notifying a distributor of a proposed cancellation or nonrenewal of any agreement, a grantor shall provide a notice of the distributor's failure to comply with a reasonable requirement of the agreement and an opportunity to cure or dispute the asserted deficiency.