(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Advertise falsely” means to use any advertisement, including a label, which is misleading in a material respect. (2) “Advertise falsely” includes the use of an advertisement that contains an affirmative representation that the Maryland sales and use tax will not be collected by the retailer on […]
This subtitle does not apply to any: (1) Television or radio broadcasting station which broadcasts an advertisement; (2) Publisher or printer of a newspaper, magazine, or other form of printed advertisement who publishes or prints an advertisement; or (3) Publisher, printer, or distributor, including a telephone company or directory provider, of an advertisement or telephone listing in a […]
A person may not advertise falsely in the conduct of any business, trade, or commerce or in the provision of any service.
To determine if an advertisement is misleading, the following, in addition to any other appropriate considerations, shall be considered: (1) Any representation made by statement, word, design, device, or sound, whether alone or together; and (2) The extent to which the advertisement fails to reveal a fact which, in light of any representation made, is material with […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Local telephone classified advertising directory” means a telephone directory that: 1. Contains classified advertisements; and 2. Is distributed free of charge to residents in the State. (ii) “Local telephone classified advertising directory” includes a directory distributed by a person other than a telephone company. (3) (i) “Local telephone directory” means […]
(a) Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle is subject to a penalty not exceeding $500 for each violation, which penalty the Attorney General may recover for the State in a civil action. (b) Before the Attorney General commences any action under this section, he shall give to the person against whom the action is […]
In any action brought under this subtitle, it is a defense that the advertisement concerning which the action is brought is subject to and complies with the rules and regulations of and the statutes administered by the Federal Trade Commission or any unit of the State government.
This subtitle does not modify any right of a person in private litigation.
