Section 13-501 – Short Title
This title may be cited as the Maryland Consumer Protection Act.
Section 13-405 – Subpoena Power
(a) In the course of any examination, investigation, or hearing conducted by him, the Attorney General may subpoena witnesses, administer oaths, examine an individual under oath, and compel production of records, books, papers, contracts, and other documents. (b) Information obtained under this section is not admissible in a later criminal proceeding against the person who provides the […]
Section 13-406 – Injunction
(a) The Attorney General may seek an injunction to prohibit a person who has engaged or is engaging in a violation of this title from continuing or engaging in the violation. (b) The Attorney General shall serve notice of the general relief sought on the alleged violator at least seven days before the action for an injunction […]
Section 13-311 – Service Contract Not Prerequisite to Sale of Merchandise
A seller may not require as a condition of sale of any merchandise that the purchaser of the merchandise enter into a contract for the service of that merchandise.
Section 13-312 – Certification in Subpoena in Compliance With 1-304 of the Financial Institutions Article
Any subpoena served on an entity which issues a credit card to a person in this State for information relating to the person’s account shall contain a certification that complies with § 1-304 of the Financial Institutions Article.
Section 13-313 – Fire Resistant Insulating Material
(a) A person may not sell or distribute cellulose or foam insulating material which is intended ultimately for the installation in a permanent or temporary household or residence, unless the insulating material meets minimum standards of fire retardancy established by the State Fire Prevention Commission or the federal government. (b) The standards of fire retardancy shall be […]
Section 13-314 – Work-at-Home Advertisements
A person who places any advertisement that represents that any person can earn money at home by stuffing or addressing envelopes, mailing circulars, clipping newspaper or magazine articles, or performing similar work: (1) Shall pay compensation to others for performing the represented tasks; and (2) May not require the person who will perform the represented tasks to […]
Section 13-315 – Firestat or Fusible Link in Attic Fan
A person may not sell or install a temperature activated attic fan unless the fan has a preset, nonadjustable firestat or a fusible link.
Section 13-316 – Mortgage Servicers
(a) (1) In this section the following terms have the meanings indicated. (2) “Mortgage” includes a mortgage, deed of trust, security agreement, or other lien on 1 to 4 family residential real estate located in this State. (3) “Servicer” means a person responsible for collection and payment of principal, interest, escrow, and other moneys under an original mortgage. (b) Within […]
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 […]