# Transportation (GTR)

## Title 15. Vehicle Laws -- Licensing of Businesses and Occupations

### Subtitle 2. Manufacturers, Distributors, and Factory Branches

#### Section 15-206.1

(a) In this section, "good faith" means honesty in fact and the observance of reasonable commercial standards of fair dealing in the trade.

(b) 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.

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