Section 14-3903 – Information Regarding Consumer Arbitration
(a) An arbitration organization subject to this subtitle shall collect, publish, and make available to the public the following information regarding each consumer arbitration for which it performed an arbitration activity during the preceding 5–year period: (1) If the nonconsumer party is a corporation or other business entity, the name of that party; (2) Whether the dispute involved […]
Section 14-3904 – Information to Be Used in Determination of Unenforceability of Consumer Arbitration Agreement
The information provided by an arbitration organization under § 14–3903 of this subtitle may be considered in determining whether a consumer arbitration agreement is unconscionable or otherwise unenforceable under law.
Section 14-3905 – General Provisions
(a) An arbitration organization is not liable for collecting, publishing, or distributing the information required under § 14–3903 of this subtitle. (b) Failure to comply with § 14–3903 of this subtitle: (1) May not be the sole reason to refuse to enforce an award made in a consumer arbitration; and (2) May be considered as a factor in determining […]
Section 14-4001 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Entertainment event” means: (i) A performance; (ii) A recreation; (iii) An amusement; (iv) A diversion; (v) A spectacle; (vi) A show; or (vii) Any similar event. (2) “Entertainment event” includes: (i) A theatrical or musical performance; (ii) A concert; (iii) A film; (iv) A game; (v) A ride; and (vi) A sporting event. (c) (1) “Lower–level domain name” means the portion […]
Section 14-4002 – Interference With Internet Ticket Sales Prohibited
A person may not intentionally sell or use software to circumvent a security measure, an access control system, or any other control or measure on a ticket seller’s Web site that is used to ensure an equitable ticket buying process.
Section 14-4003 – Use of Lower-Level Domain Name in Url Prohibited
(a) This section does not apply to a person who is acting on behalf of a venue. (b) A person who owns, operates, or controls a ticket website may not use in the URL of the ticket website a lower–level domain name that contains: (1) The name of the venue for which the ticket grants admission; (2) The name […]
Section 14-4004 – Violations; Penalties
A violation of this subtitle is: (1) An unfair or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of Title 13 of this article; and (2) Subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions contained in Title 13 of this article.
Section 14-4101 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Financial Regulation in the Maryland Department of Labor. (c) “Office” means the Office of the Attorney General.
Section 14-4102 – Purpose
The purpose of this subtitle is to support vigorous enforcement by and funding of the Office and the Commissioner to protect the State’s residents when conducting financial transactions and receiving financial services.
Section 14-4103 – Civil Actions
Whenever the Office and the Commissioner consider it appropriate, the Office and the Commissioner shall use their authority under § 1042 of the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 to bring civil actions or other appropriate proceedings authorized under the Act.