Section 14-2804 – Use of “Blind” in Name
(a) This section does not apply to: (1) The offer to sell or sale of products known as “blinds”; or (2) An individual whose given name is “blind”. (b) A person that has products for sale may not use the word “blind” in the name or title of the person, association, or corporation unless the person limits its sales […]
Section 14-2805 – Identifying Mark on Products
(a) This section does not apply to products made and sold by self-employed blind individuals who reside in the State. (b) Products made by the blind may not be sold without a mark on the products that: (1) Identifies the products as made by the blind; and (2) Identifies the organization that made the products.
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.
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 […]