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 […]
Section 14-2703 – Repair and Other Remedies
(a) If a new motorized wheelchair does not conform to an applicable express warranty and the consumer reports the nonconformity to the manufacturer, the motorized wheelchair lessor, or to any of the manufacturer’s authorized motorized wheelchair dealers, and makes the motorized wheelchair available for repair before 1 year after first delivery of the motorized wheelchair to […]
Section 14-2704 – Effect on Other Consumer Rights; Waivers
(a) (1) This subtitle may not be deemed to limit rights or remedies available to a consumer under any other law or contract. (2) A consumer’s rights under this subtitle may not be limited by the provisions of Title 2A of the Uniform Commercial Code. (b) Any waiver by a consumer of rights under this subtitle is void.
Section 14-2403 – Violations of Subtitle
(a) It is a deceptive trade practice for a sales agent to violate any requirement of this subtitle. (b) If the sales agent violates any provision of this subtitle, the purchaser: (1) May cancel the contract by notifying the seller in any manner, by any means, and at any time of the purchaser’s intention to cancel; and (2) Is […]
Section 14-2501 – “Hearing Aid” Defined
In this subtitle, “hearing aid” means: (1) Any instrument or device that is designed for or represented as being capable of improving or correcting impaired human hearing; or (2) Any part or accessory of the instrument or device.
Section 14-2502 – Subtitle Additional
The provisions of this subtitle are in addition to any other provision of law.
Section 14-2502.1 – Billing of Diagnostic Tests for Hearing Aids
(a) The seller of a hearing aid must bill any fee for diagnostic tests separately from any charges for the purchase and fitting of a hearing aid. (b) A separately billed fee for a diagnostic test is not subject to refund under § 14-2503 of this subtitle.
Section 14-2503 – Cancellation of Purchase
(a) Within 30 days of the date of delivery, a purchaser of a hearing aid may cancel the purchase for any reason, by mailing or delivering a notice of cancellation to the seller of the hearing aid at the address specified in the contract. (b) (1) Cancellation of the purchase entitles the purchaser to a refund of the […]