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 […]
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 13-307 – 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 […]
Section 13-308 – Electrical Consumer Products
(a) A person may not sell or distribute an electrical consumer product which is intended ultimately for the personal use of a consumer in or around a permanent or temporary household or residence, unless the product is clearly labeled, marked, or stamped with the symbol of an electrical testing laboratory which is certified by the State […]