Section 14-1311 – Extended Warranties
(a) (1) In this section the following terms have the meanings indicated. (2) “Consumer goods” means any new goods used for personal, family, or household purposes where: (i) The purchaser of the goods has entered into an agreement to purchase an extended warranty on the goods purchased; and (ii) The actual cash sales price of the goods paid by the […]
Section 14-1312 – Return of Checks
(a) (1) In this section the following terms have the meanings indicated. (2) “Acceptor” means a seller, lender, or credit grantor to whom a discharged check was originally issued. (3) “Discharged check” means a check or other instrument that has been: (i) Issued to a seller, lender, or credit grantor by a buyer or borrower in full or partial satisfaction […]
Section 14-1313 – Unsolicited Facsimile Transmissions
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Commercial solicitation” means the unsolicited electronic or telephonic transmission in the State to a facsimile device to encourage a person to purchase goods, realty, or services. (ii) “Commercial solicitation” does not include: 1. An electronic or telephonic transmission made in the course of prior negotiations; or 2. An […]
Section 14-1314 – Security Systems
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Law enforcement agency” means a police department of the State or of a county or municipal corporation of the State. (3) “Response time” means the period of time from the moment an alarm from a security system is activated to the moment a law enforcement agency […]
Section 14-12B-07 – Information Required by Seller Upon Permanent Closing of Facility or Bankruptcy
On the permanent closing of a facility or bankruptcy by the seller, the seller of the health club services shall provide the following information to the Division within 15 business days: (1) A list of the names and addresses of all members of the health club; (2) The original or a copy of all membership agreements; and […]
Section 14-1315 – Late Fees
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Consumer contract” means a contract involving the sale, lease, or provision of goods or services which are for personal, family, or household purposes. (3) “Contract”, unless specifically provided otherwise, includes consumer, commercial, and business contracts, covenants, leases of any kind, and tariffs on file with any […]
Section 14-12B-08 – Cease and Desist Orders; Violations Deemed Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
(a) In addition to any remedies otherwise available, if the Division determines that a person is selling health club services agreements in violation of § 14-12B-02(e) of this subtitle, the Division may issue a cease and desist order without conducting a hearing under § 13-403 of this article. A cease and desist order shall grant the […]
Section 14-1316 – Limitation on Recovering of Bedding
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Bedding” means a mattress or box spring that: (i) Is stuffed or filled wholly or partly with concealed matter; and (ii) Can be used by an individual for sleeping or reclining. (3) “Consumer” means an actual or a prospective purchaser of goods that are primarily for personal, household, […]
Section 14-1301 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Merchandise” means any commodity, object, wares, or goods. (c) “Person” includes an individual, corporation, business trust, statutory trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, two or more persons having a joint or common interest, or any other legal or commercial entity. (d) “Sale” includes any: (1) Sale of or offer […]
Section 14-1317 – Receiving Consigned Goods From Transporter
(a) A person may not purchase or fraudulently receive from any person engaged in transporting coal, iron, lumber, merchandise, or property consigned to another: (1) Without the consent of the owner of the property; and (2) With knowledge that the property is consigned. (b) (1) A person who violates subsection (a) of this section is liable to the owner of […]