Area dealers meet with MD Attorney General on regulatory matters
A group of Washington Metropolitan Area dealers met with Maryland Attorney General Douglas Gansler this week for a discussion, over breakfast, on several regulatory matters impacting the retail auto business in state.
The meeting, arranged by WANADA and MADA, was an opportunity to share with Marylands chief law enforcement officer the industrys need for clear and properly constituted rules of engagement with regard to the myriad of laws administered by the state that affect the way dealers sell and service motor vehicles. Of particular concern were various consumer disclosure requirements set forth in the Code of Maryland Regulations with regard to such things as prior use disclosure of retail vehicles that are previously owned, along with clarity on the states requirements for vehicle sales through licensed dealerships and sales representatives. In this latter regard, Maryland, along with Virginia and other states, is looking into business models of vehicle sale referrals by third parties.
Gansler, Who has declared he is running for governor, assured dealers he heard their concerns and would be available to pursue them.
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