Section 14-1212.3 – Security Freeze for Consumer Record of Foster Children
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Department” means the Department of Human Services. (3) “Foster care” has the meaning stated in § 5–501(c) of the Family Law Article. (4) “Local department” means: (i) A local department of social services created or continued in a county of the State or in Baltimore City under § […]
Section 14-1110 – Short Title
This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Layaway Sales Act.
Section 14-1215 – Registration Required
A consumer reporting agency shall register each year with the Commissioner under this subtitle.
Section 14-1201 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Breach of the security of a system” has the meaning stated in § 14–3504 of this title. (c) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Financial Regulation of the Maryland Department of Labor. (d) “Consumer” means an individual. (e) (1) “Consumer report” means any written, oral, or other communication of any […]
Section 14-1202 – Permissible Purposes of Consumer Reports; Restrictions on Sale or Transfer
(a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section and § 14-1205 of this subtitle, a consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report under the following circumstances and no other: (1) In response to the order of a court having jurisdiction to issue the order; (2) In accordance with the written instructions of the consumer to whom it […]
Section 14-1006 – Unauthorized Repairs
An automotive repair facility may not charge the customer for repairs not originally authorized or requested by the customer. Additional repairs may be charged to the customer if the automotive repair facility receives written or oral permission from the customer.
Section 14-1007 – Customer Complaints
Any person aggrieved by a violation of any provision of this subtitle may take any action available under the consumer protection title of this article. Complaints may be filed with the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General.
Section 14-1008 – Repair Authorizations
(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, before beginning any repair work on a motor vehicle, an automotive repair facility shall give the customer a copy of a form used for authorization of repairs which shall inform the customer of the following rights: (1) That a customer: (i) May request a written estimate for repairs […]
Section 14-1009 – Penalties
A violation of any provision of this subtitle is an unfair or deceptive practice within the meaning of Title 13 of this article and is subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions contained in Title 13 of this article.
Section 14-1101 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Buyer” means a person who buys consumer goods under a layaway agreement, even though he has entered into one or more renewal, extension, or refund agreements. (2) “Buyer” includes a prospective buyer. (c) “Cash price” means the minimum price for which consumer goods subject to a layaway […]