Section 11-703 – False Advertising Prohibited
A person may not advertise falsely in the conduct of any business, trade, or commerce or in the provision of any service.
Section 11-507 – Administration and Enforcement
(a) It is the duty of the State Comptroller to enforce this subtitle. (b) The State Comptroller shall: (1) Employ and determine the duties and compensation of the inspectors and other personnel necessary to enforce this subtitle; and (2) Adopt reasonable rules and regulations necessary to effectuate and enforce the policies of this subtitle.
Section 11-508 – Remedies
(a) (1) On complaint of the State Comptroller or any person affected, a circuit court has jurisdiction to: (i) Enjoin a retailer or wholesaler from the commission of any act prohibited by this subtitle; and (ii) Award damages and costs. (2) In an action for injunctive relief, it is not necessary for the complainant to allege or prove that an […]
Section 11-509 – Applicability of Sales Below Cost Act
Except as specifically provided by § 11-505 of this subtitle with respect to combination sales and concessions, the Maryland Sales Below Cost Act does not apply to the sale of cigarettes.
Section 11-510 – Short Title
This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Cigarette Sales Below Cost Act.
Section 11-5A-01 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Retailer” has the meaning stated in § 11–501(i) of this title. (c) “Sell” has the meaning stated in § 11–501(j) of this title. (d) “Unpackaged cigarette” means any cigarette not contained in a sealed package of 20 or more cigarettes. (e) “Vending machine operator” has the meaning stated […]
Section 11-5A-02 – Prohibitions
(a) This section does not apply to an individual who produces unpackaged cigarettes for the individual’s consumption by using: (1) A mechanical rolling machine; or (2) A hand rolling device or procedure. (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a retailer or vending machine operator may not purchase from a tobacco product manufacturer or sell, resell, distribute, dispense, or […]
Section 11-5A-03 – Enforcement
(a) The State Comptroller shall enforce this subtitle. (b) The State Comptroller shall: (1) Employ and determine the duties and compensation of the inspectors and other personnel necessary to enforce this subtitle; and (2) Adopt reasonable regulations necessary to effectuate and enforce the provisions of this subtitle.
Section 11-601 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Container” means a liquefied petroleum gas container. (c) “Liquefied petroleum gas” means any material which is composed predominately of any of the following hydrocarbons or mixtures of them: (1) Propane; (2) Propylene; (3) Normal butane; (4) Isobutane; or (5) Butylenes. (d) “Mark” includes any name, initial, or other device. (e) “Marked container” means […]
Section 11-405 – Injunction
On complaint of a person who claims to be injured, a circuit court has jurisdiction to enjoin a retailer or wholesaler from the commission of an act prohibited by this subtitle.