Section 14-1305 – Credit Card Issued Without Request
(a) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, if a credit card or card of identification for credit is issued to a person without his prior request or application, the card is not considered accepted until he signifies acceptance in writing or uses it to obtain credit. (b) Until an unrequested card is accepted, the […]
Section 14-1306 – Extension of Appliance Service Contract
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Appliance” means any device used for a specific purpose, including any device run by electrical or mechanical means. (3) “Service contract” means a contract between the owner of an appliance and another person under which the owner agrees to pay a specified amount of money in […]
Section 14-1307 – Ladders Capable of Conducting Electricity
A person may not sell any ladder manufactured after July 1, 1976 which is made with material capable of conducting an electrical current unless: (1) A warning is affixed in a prominent place on the ladder which indicates that the ladder is a conductor of electricity; or (2) The ladder is made in a manner to prevent […]
Section 14-1308 – Processing Instructions on Certain Photographic Film
A person may not sell any photographic film manufactured after July 1, 1977, except black and white film, unless the cartridge or roll of film is marked with sufficient processing instructions so that a commercial photographic processor can identify the required chemical and developing procedures.
Section 14-1309 – Stoves and Freestanding Fireplaces
(a) A person may not sell, distribute, or install any new hand-fired heating stove or freestanding fireplace that is intended ultimately for installation in a permanent or temporary residence unless the stove or fireplace is accompanied with complete instructions on the safe installation and operation of the appliance, including information on: (1) The safe clearance of structural […]
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 […]
Section 14-1312 – Return of Checks
(a) (1) In this section the following terms have the meanings indicated. (2) “Acceptor” means a seller, lender, or credit grantor to whom a discharged check was originally issued. (3) “Discharged check” means a check or other instrument that has been: (i) Issued to a seller, lender, or credit grantor by a buyer or borrower in full or partial satisfaction […]
Section 14-1313 – Unsolicited Facsimile Transmissions
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Commercial solicitation” means the unsolicited electronic or telephonic transmission in the State to a facsimile device to encourage a person to purchase goods, realty, or services. (ii) “Commercial solicitation” does not include: 1. An electronic or telephonic transmission made in the course of prior negotiations; or 2. An […]
Section 14-1314 – Security Systems
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Law enforcement agency” means a police department of the State or of a county or municipal corporation of the State. (3) “Response time” means the period of time from the moment an alarm from a security system is activated to the moment a law enforcement agency […]