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 13-101.1 – Applicability of Title to Consumer Contracts
The provisions of this title apply to the subject matter of a consumer contract as defined in § 22-102 of this article in the same manner they apply to consumer goods and consumer services.
Section 13-102 – Declaration of Findings and Purpose
(a) (1) The General Assembly of Maryland finds that consumer protection is one of the major issues which confront all levels of government, and that there has been mounting concern over the increase of deceptive practices in connection with sales of merchandise, real property, and services and the extension of credit. (2) The General Assembly recognizes that there […]
Section 13-103 – Legislative Intent; Local Provisions; Enforcement
(a) This title is intended to provide minimum standards for the protection of consumers in the State. (b) A county, Baltimore City, municipality, or agency of either may adopt, within the scope of its authority, more stringent provisions not inconsistent with the provisions of this title. (c) The provisions of this title shall be enforced by each agency […]
Section 13-104 – Exemptions
This title does not apply to: (1) The professional services of a certified public accountant, architect, clergyman, professional engineer, lawyer, veterinarian, insurance company authorized to do business in the State, insurance producer licensed by the State, Christian Science practitioner, land surveyor, property line surveyor, chiropractor, optometrist, physical therapist, podiatrist, real estate broker, associate real estate broker, […]
Section 13-105 – Construction
This title shall be construed and applied liberally to promote its purpose. It is the intent of the General Assembly that in construing the term “unfair or deceptive trade practices”, due consideration and weight be given to the interpretations of § 5 (a)(1) of the Federal Trade Commission Act by the Federal Trade Commission and […]
Section 13-201 – Division of Consumer Protection Established
(a) There is a Division of Consumer Protection in the Office of the Attorney General. (b) The Division shall administer this subtitle.
Section 13-202 – Consumer Council Established
(a) There is a Consumer Council in the Division. The Council shall advise the Division on general goals for the development of programs, undertake studies and issue reports, and foster cooperation among federal, State, and local agencies and private groups. (b) (1) The Council consists of: (i) The Division Chief; and (ii) Nine members appointed by the Governor with the […]