In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. “Dealer association” means a business entity that: Is primarily owned by or composed of dealers that collectively represent a majority of the franchised dealers in the State; and Primarily represents the interests of dealers. “Distributor” means a distributor who is authorized by the manufacturer or the manufacturer’s authorized importer to enter into franchise agreements with dealers of: New motor vehicles constructed or assembled outside of the United States; or New two–stage vehicles completed outside of the United States by a second–stage manufacturer. “Distributor” does not include an autonomous vehicle converter as defined in § 15–901 of this title. “Factory branch” means a branch office of a manufacturer from which the manufacturer: Sells or promotes the sale to dealers in this State of a particular brand or make of new motor vehicles, or new completed two–stage vehicles; Directs and supervises its representatives in this State; or Supervises or contacts its dealers or prospective dealers in this State. “Factory branch” does not include an autonomous vehicle converter as defined in § 15–901 of this title. “License” means a manufacturer’s, distributor’s, or factory branch’s license issued by the Administration under this subtitle. “Manufacturer” means: A manufacturer of new motor vehicles constructed or assembled in the United States; A second–stage manufacturer of new two–stage vehicles completed in the United States; and In the case of trucks, a person engaged in the business of manufacturing truck component parts. “Manufacturer” does not include an autonomous vehicle converter as defined in § 15–901 of this title. “Manufacturer association” means a business entity that: Is primarily owned by or composed of manufacturers that collectively represent a majority of the manufacturers in the State; and Primarily represents the interests of manufacturers. “Second–stage manufacturer” has the meaning stated in § 13–113.2 of this article.