# Commercial Law (GCL)

## Title 11. Trade Regulation

### Subtitle 13. Maryland Fair Distributorship Act

#### Section 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.

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Md. Code Ann., Com. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)