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.
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, […]
Section 14-2903 – Bait and Switch
(a) A person may not advertise for sale merchandise, commodities, or service through an advertisement describing the merchandise, commodities, or service: (1) As part of a plan or scheme with the intent not to sell the merchandise, commodity, or service at the advertised price; or (2) With the intent not to sell the merchandise, commodity, or service. (b) A […]
Section 14-2701 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Collateral costs” means expenses incurred by a consumer in connection with the repair of a nonconformity, including the costs of obtaining an alternative wheelchair or other device used for mobility assistance. (c) “Consumer” means any of the following: (1) The purchaser of a motorized wheelchair, if the […]
Section 14-3001 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Commercial electronic mail” means electronic mail that advertises real property, goods, or services for sale or lease. (2) “Commercial electronic mail” does not include electronic mail to which an interactive computer service provider has attached an advertisement in exchange for free use of an electronic mail […]
Section 14-2702 – Express Written Warranty
(a) A manufacturer who sells a new motorized wheelchair to a consumer, either directly or through a motorized wheelchair dealer, shall furnish the consumer with an express written warranty for the new motorized wheelchair warranting parts and performance. (b) The duration of the express written warranty may not be less than 1 year after first delivery of […]