(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Merchandise” means any commodity, object, wares, or goods. (c) “Person” includes an individual, corporation, business trust, statutory trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, two or more persons having a joint or common interest, or any other legal or commercial entity. (d) “Sale” includes any: (1) Sale of or offer […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Amounts paid by the debtor” shall include all amounts paid by the debtor and any remaining amount due under the contract. (3) “Business arrangement” means any understanding, procedure, course of dealing, or arrangement, formal or informal, between a creditor and a seller, in connection with the […]
(a) In this section, “consumer transaction” means a transaction in which: (1) Credit is extended by one regularly engaged in the business of extending credit in credit transactions of the same type; (2) The creditor acquires a security interest in tangible personal property of the debtor; and (3) The debt is incurred by an individual primarily for personal, family, […]
(a) (1) A person may not offer any merchandise for sale in any manner or by any means if the offer includes the voluntary and unsolicited sending of merchandise not actually ordered or requested by the recipient orally or in writing. (2) If a person receives any merchandise offered for sale in violation of this subsection, it is […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
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 […]
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.
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Consumer contract” means a contract involving the sale, lease, or provision of goods or services which are for personal, family, or household purposes. (3) “Contract”, unless specifically provided otherwise, includes consumer, commercial, and business contracts, covenants, leases of any kind, and tariffs on file with any […]
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Bedding” means a mattress or box spring that: (i) Is stuffed or filled wholly or partly with concealed matter; and (ii) Can be used by an individual for sleeping or reclining. (3) “Consumer” means an actual or a prospective purchaser of goods that are primarily for personal, household, […]
(a) A person may not purchase or fraudulently receive from any person engaged in transporting coal, iron, lumber, merchandise, or property consigned to another: (1) Without the consent of the owner of the property; and (2) With knowledge that the property is consigned. (b) (1) A person who violates subsection (a) of this section is liable to the owner of […]
(a) (1) In this section, “payment device number” means any code, account number, or other means of account access, other than a check, draft, or similar paper instrument, that can be used to obtain money, goods, services, or anything of value, or for purposes of initiating a transfer of funds. (2) “Payment device number” includes a credit card […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
