Md. Code, Transportation § 13-103
This is the official text of Md. Code, Transportation § 13-103, part of Maryland’s Code, Transportation — governs vehicles, drivers, and roadways.
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§13–103.
Official statutory text
(a) The owner of farm equipment or special mobile equipment may apply for and obtain a certificate of title for the farm equipment or special mobile equipment.
(b) All of the provisions of this title are applicable to a certificate of title issued under this section, except that:
(1) A person who receives a transfer of an interest in the vehicle without knowledge of the certificate of title is not prejudiced by reason of the existence of the certificate; and
(2) The perfection of a security interest under Subtitle 2 of this title is not effective until the secured party has complied with the applicable law that otherwise relates to the perfection of security interests in personal property.
(b) All of the provisions of this title are applicable to a certificate of title issued under this section, except that:
(1) A person who receives a transfer of an interest in the vehicle without knowledge of the certificate of title is not prejudiced by reason of the existence of the certificate; and
(2) The perfection of a security interest under Subtitle 2 of this title is not effective until the secured party has complied with the applicable law that otherwise relates to the perfection of security interests in personal property.
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