Section 13-410 – Civil Penalty — Merchants
(a) A merchant who engages in a violation of this title is subject to a fine not exceeding $10,000 for each violation. (b) A merchant who has been found to have engaged in a violation of this title and who subsequently repeats the same violation is subject to a fine not exceeding $25,000 for each subsequent violation. […]
Section 13-411 – Criminal Penalties
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and, unless another criminal penalty is specifically provided elsewhere, on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding one year or both, in addition to any civil […]
Section 13-4A-01 – Created
There is a Health Education and Advocacy Unit in the Division.
Section 13-317 – Use of Consumer Identification Information in Connection With Credit Card Payments
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, as a condition of accepting a credit card or device as payment for consumer credit, goods, realty, or services, a person may not record the address or telephone number of the credit card holder. (b) A person may record the address or telephone number of a credit […]
Section 13-318 – Use of Credit Card Information in Connection With Payment by Check
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Draft” does not include a credit or debit card sales draft. (3) “Drawer” means the individual who makes or signs a check or other draft. (b) Subject to the provisions of subsection (c) of this section, as a condition of accepting a check or other draft as […]
Section 13-319 – Statement That Rebate Is Only Available by Mail
If a merchant advertises a rebate for consumer goods that is available only if a consumer mails in a rebate form, the advertisement shall clearly state that the rebate is only available by mail.
Section 13-320 – Enrolling Students in Programs That Lead to Employment That Require Licensure or Certification
(a) A private career school or for–profit institution of higher education, as defined under § 10–101 of the Education Article, or a for–profit institution of higher education that is required to register with the Maryland Higher Education Commission under § 11–202.2 of the Education Article, may not enroll a student in a program that is intended […]
Section 13-306 – Certificate When Gift or Other Inducement Not Available to Customer
(a) If a gift or other inducement offered to a customer in exchange for business is not available at the time the customer complies with the conditions attached to the offer, the offeror shall: (1) Give the customer a certificate which states in unequivocal language that: (i) The customer has complied with the conditions which entitle him to […]
Section 13-401 – Consumer’s Complaint
(a) A consumer who is subjected to a violation of this title may file with the Division a written complaint which states: (1) The name and address of the person alleged to have committed the violation complained of; (2) The particulars of the violation; and (3) Any other information required by the Division. (b) After the filing of a complaint, […]
Section 13-307 – Repair Company to Furnish Written Bill for Cost
(a) (1) In this section the following terms have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Home appliance” means any device the retail cost of which exceeds $100 and which is generally used in a private residence; (ii) “Home appliance” includes an air conditioner, washing machine, dishwasher, television set, stereo set, oil burner, and any similar item. (3) “Repair company” means any person […]