Section 14-3104 – Written Receipt After Completion of Intrastate Move
On completion of household goods moving services for an intrastate move for a consumer, a household goods mover shall provide the consumer with a written receipt that states: (1) The household goods mover’s legal name; and (2) The address and telephone number of: (i) The household goods mover’s resident agent in the State; or (ii) If the household goods […]
Section 14-3105 – Violations; Penalties
(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 being subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions contained in Title 13 of this article, […]
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 14-2806 – Registration and Permit Required for Sales of Products
(a) Each person that is engaged in the State in the business of telephone solicitation or door-to-door sales of products made by the blind shall: (1) Register with Blind Industries and Services of Maryland; and (2) Obtain a permit for each person selling or soliciting the sale of products made by the blind. (b) A product made by the […]
Section 14-2807 – Penalties for Violation of Subtitle
(a) A person that violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to: (1) A fine not exceeding $100 and the costs of prosecution; or (2) In default of payment of the amount provided in item (1) of this subsection, imprisonment not exceeding 30 days. (b) Each sale of, or offer […]
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.