Section 14-1326 – Caller Id Spoofing Ban
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Caller identification information” means information provided by a caller identification service regarding the telephone number of, or other information regarding the origin of, a call made using a communications service, including a telecommunications, broadband, or interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol service. (3) “Caller ID spoofing” means […]
Section 14-1319 – Gift Certificates
(a) (1) In this section, “gift certificate” means a device constructed of paper, plastic, or any other material that is: (i) Sold or issued by a person for a cash value that can be used to purchase goods or services; or (ii) Issued as a store credit for returned goods. (2) “Gift certificate” does not include: (i) A prepaid telephone calling […]
Section 14-1320 – Gift Card
(a) This section applies to a gift card that: (1) Is processed through a national credit or debit card service; and (2) May be used to purchase goods or services from multiple unaffiliated sellers of goods and services. (b) A gift card may be subject to expiration or a postsale fee, including a service fee, dormancy fee, account maintenance […]
Section 14-1321 – Merchant Contact Information for Internet Sales Contracts
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Account” means: (i) A credit card account; (ii) A debit card account; (iii) A bank account; or (iv) Any other financial account. (3) “Consumer goods” has the meaning stated in § 13–101 of this article. (4) “Consumer services” has the meaning stated in § 13–101 of this article. (5) “Merchant” has the […]
Section 14-1322 – Third-Party Vendor Billing
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Billing agent” means a person that submits charges for products or services to a telephone company or reseller on behalf of the person submitting the charges or on behalf of a third–party vendor. (3) “Customer” means a customer of a telephone company or reseller. (4) “Express authorization” […]
Section 14-1323 – Credit Card Blacklisting Prevention
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Consumer” means a purchaser, lessee, or recipient of consumer goods, consumer services, or consumer credit. (3) “Consumer credit”, “consumer goods”, and “consumer services” mean, respectively, credit, goods, and services that are primarily for personal, household, or family purposes. (4) “Consumer credit contract” means a written agreement for […]
Section 14-1324 – “Mug Shot” Web Sites
(a) This section applies to the operator of a Web site that charges a fee to remove an arrest or detention photograph or digital image. (b) An individual may request an operator of a Web site to remove the individual’s photograph or digital image from the operator’s Web site if: (1) The photograph or digital image was taken […]
Section 14-1325 – Nondisparagement Clauses in Consumer Contracts
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Consumer” means an actual or a prospective purchaser, lessee, or recipient of consumer goods or services. (3) “Consumer goods or services” means goods or services that are primarily for personal, household, or family purposes. (b) A contract or a proposed contract for the sale or lease of […]
Section 14-1310 – Unvented Portable Kerosene-Fired Heaters
(a) With the written consent of the property owner, a person may use unvented portable kerosene-fired heaters in single family dwelling units and in commercial establishments in this State if the heaters otherwise comply with the State Fire Prevention Code regulations in effect on January 1, 1982. (b) (1) “Commercial establishment” does not include: (i) Places of public assembly […]
Section 14-1311 – Extended Warranties
(a) (1) In this section the following terms have the meanings indicated. (2) “Consumer goods” means any new goods used for personal, family, or household purposes where: (i) The purchaser of the goods has entered into an agreement to purchase an extended warranty on the goods purchased; and (ii) The actual cash sales price of the goods paid by the […]