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This bill amends Maryland vehicle law to establish new rules about how car dealers can list vehicle prices on their websites and how manufacturers can interact with dealers regarding website pricing. Specifically, the bill defines "purchase price" as the full delivered price of a vehicle, excluding only taxes, title fees, and disclosed freight or dealer processing charges. The legislation prevents manufacturers, distributors, or factory branches from prohibiting dealers from listing vehicles for sale at their purchase price on dealer websites, coercing dealers to list different prices, or taking adverse actions against dealers for listing vehicles at a particular price. The bill also clarifies that manufacturers cannot deny benefits to dealers based on pricing practices, unless the dealer is violating specific state laws designed to protect the public. Additionally, manufacturers are allowed to require dealers to include freight and processing charges in website pricing. The new provisions aim to provide more transparency in vehicle pricing and protect dealers from undue pressure from manufacturers regarding how they display prices online. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0028?ys=2025RS