Unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices include any: (1) False, falsely disparaging, or misleading oral or written statement, visual description, or other representation of any kind which has the capacity, tendency, or effect of deceiving or misleading consumers; (2) Representation that: (i) Consumer goods, consumer realty, or consumer services have a sponsorship, approval, accessory, characteristic, ingredient, use, benefit, […]
Any practice prohibited by this title is a violation of this title, whether or not any consumer in fact has been misled, deceived, or damaged as a result of that practice.
A person may not engage in any unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice, as defined in this subtitle or as further defined by the Division, in: (1) The sale, lease, rental, loan, or bailment of any consumer goods, consumer realty, or consumer services; (2) The offer for sale, lease, rental, loan, or bailment of consumer goods, consumer […]
A seller may not use any general referral sales technique, plan, arrangement, or agreement by which a buyer is induced to purchase merchandise, real property, or intangibles on the representation or promise of the seller that if the buyer furnishes to the seller the names of other prospective buyers of like or identical merchandise, real […]
(a) This section does not apply to: (1) Trading stamps, as defined by § 13–101 of the Business Regulation Article; (2) State lottery tickets issued under the authority of Title 9, Subtitle 1 of the State Government Article; (3) Retail promotions, not involving the offer of gifts and prizes, which offer savings on consumer goods or services including “one–cent […]
(a) If a gift or other inducement offered to a customer in exchange for business is not available at the time the customer complies with the conditions attached to the offer, the offeror shall: (1) Give the customer a certificate which states in unequivocal language that: (i) The customer has complied with the conditions which entitle him to […]
(a) (1) In this section the following terms have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Home appliance” means any device the retail cost of which exceeds $100 and which is generally used in a private residence; (ii) “Home appliance” includes an air conditioner, washing machine, dishwasher, television set, stereo set, oil burner, and any similar item. (3) “Repair company” means any person […]
(a) A person may not sell or distribute an electrical consumer product which is intended ultimately for the personal use of a consumer in or around a permanent or temporary household or residence, unless the product is clearly labeled, marked, or stamped with the symbol of an electrical testing laboratory which is certified by the State […]
(a) An electrical extension cord which conducts electrical current in commercial or household use shall be labeled to designate the maximum number of amperes it may safely conduct. (b) Any manufacturer, distributor, wholesaler, or retailer who sells or causes to be sold an electrical extension cord without a label as required by this section is guilty of […]
(a) This section does not apply to nonprofit organizations. (b) A person who sells reserved seat tickets for an athletic, recreational, cultural, or entertainment event shall display prominently at the ticket-sale location a seating plan which clearly shows the location of every reserved seat and every physical obstruction to the viewing of the event.
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) (i) “Resale” means the second or subsequent sale of a ticket. (ii) “Resale” includes a sale by any means, including in person, by telephone, by mail, by e–mail, by facsimile, or through a website or other electronic means. (3) “Reseller” means a person who offers a ticket for […]
A seller may not require as a condition of sale of any merchandise that the purchaser of the merchandise enter into a contract for the service of that merchandise.
Any subpoena served on an entity which issues a credit card to a person in this State for information relating to the person’s account shall contain a certification that complies with § 1-304 of the Financial Institutions Article.
(a) A person may not sell or distribute cellulose or foam insulating material which is intended ultimately for the installation in a permanent or temporary household or residence, unless the insulating material meets minimum standards of fire retardancy established by the State Fire Prevention Commission or the federal government. (b) The standards of fire retardancy shall be […]
A person who places any advertisement that represents that any person can earn money at home by stuffing or addressing envelopes, mailing circulars, clipping newspaper or magazine articles, or performing similar work: (1) Shall pay compensation to others for performing the represented tasks; and (2) May not require the person who will perform the represented tasks to […]
A person may not sell or install a temperature activated attic fan unless the fan has a preset, nonadjustable firestat or a fusible link.
(a) (1) In this section the following terms have the meanings indicated. (2) “Mortgage” includes a mortgage, deed of trust, security agreement, or other lien on 1 to 4 family residential real estate located in this State. (3) “Servicer” means a person responsible for collection and payment of principal, interest, escrow, and other moneys under an original mortgage. (b) Within […]
(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, as a condition of accepting a credit card or device as payment for consumer credit, goods, realty, or services, a person may not record the address or telephone number of the credit card holder. (b) A person may record the address or telephone number of a credit […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Draft” does not include a credit or debit card sales draft. (3) “Drawer” means the individual who makes or signs a check or other draft. (b) Subject to the provisions of subsection (c) of this section, as a condition of accepting a check or other draft as […]
If a merchant advertises a rebate for consumer goods that is available only if a consumer mails in a rebate form, the advertisement shall clearly state that the rebate is only available by mail.
