Section 14-3106 – Short Title
This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Household Goods Movers Act.
Section 14-3201 – Violations of Certain Federal Laws and Regulations Prohibited
A person may not violate: (1) The Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act, 15 U.S.C. §§ 6101 through 6108, as implemented by the Federal Trade Commission in the Telemarketing Sales Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 310); or (2) The Telephone Consumer Protection Act, 47 U.S.C. § 227, as implemented by the Federal Communications Commission in the […]
Section 14-3202 – Violations; Remedies
(a) A violation of this subtitle is an unfair or deceptive trade 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. (b) In addition to the remedies provided in § 13-408 of this article, an individual who is affected by […]
Section 14-3301 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Client” means a noncitizen or any person seeking to sponsor a noncitizen for whom an immigration consultant performs or offers to perform a service relating to the noncitizen’s immigration status. (c) “Immigration consultant” means a person that provides nonlegal advice, guidance, information, or services to a […]
Section 14-3302 – Applicability of Subtitle
This subtitle does not apply to: (1) An attorney licensed to practice law in the State; (2) An individual authorized to represent individuals in immigration matters under 8 C.F.R. § 292.1; (3) A nonprofit organization that has been recognized under 8 C.F.R. § 292.2; (4) A representative of a nonprofit organization that has been recognized under 8 C.F.R. § […]
Section 14-2601 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Consumer” means a natural person. (c) “Disclosure statement” means a written statement that includes the following information: (1) A statement that a copy of the current financial statement of the individual or organization on whose behalf the solicitation is made is available on request; and (2) The name […]
Section 14-2901 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Advertise” means: (1) To publish, circulate, disseminate, or place before the public in any way or through any medium for the purpose of selling merchandise; and (2) Advertising by: (i) Exterior or interior signs, including neon or other electrical signs; (ii) Radio, telephone, or television; and (iii) Newspaper, magazine, book, […]
Section 14-2602 – Compliance With Subtitle Required; Violations
(a) A person making a door-to-door solicitation for any purpose shall comply with this subtitle. (b) Violation of this subtitle shall be an unfair or deceptive trade practice. (c) Any payment, pledge, or promise made as a result of a solicitation made in violation of this subtitle is voidable by the consumer.
Section 14-2902 – False and Fraudulent Advertising
(a) For the purpose of purchasing, selling, or disposing of property or a service, a person may not advertise a statement containing a representation of fact that the person knows, or by the exercise of reasonable care should know, to be untrue, deceptive, or misleading. (b) A person may not offer for sale repossessed, reconditioned, rebuilt, or […]
Section 14-2603 – Door-to-Door Solicitation
(a) (1) When making a door-to-door solicitation, a solicitor may not accept or receive, at the time the solicitation is made, any money, check, or other negotiable instrument, or any other consideration. (2) This section does not apply to any door-to-door solicitation resulting in the acceptance or receipt by the solicitor, at the time the solicitation is made, […]