Section 14-2801 – Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.     (b)    “Blind” means that an individual’s visual acuity:         (1)    Does not exceed 20/200 in the better eye with correcting lenses; or         (2)    Exceeds 20/200 but with a field of vision that at the widest diameter subtends an angle not greater than 20 degrees.     (c)    (1)    “Direct labor hours” includes all […]

Section 14-2802 – Effect of Subtitle

    This subtitle does not authorize the identification of products as made by blind individuals if the direct labor performed by blind individuals in connection with the products consists solely of the packaging or packing of the products, and not the manufacture and assembly of the products.

Section 14-2803 – Prohibited Acts in Sales of Products

    A person may not sell or offer for sale any product falsely represented to be a product made by the blind.

Section 14-2804 – Use of “Blind” in Name

    (a)    This section does not apply to:         (1)    The offer to sell or sale of products known as “blinds”; or         (2)    An individual whose given name is “blind”.     (b)    A person that has products for sale may not use the word “blind” in the name or title of the person, association, or corporation unless the person limits its sales […]

Section 14-2805 – Identifying Mark on Products

    (a)    This section does not apply to products made and sold by self-employed blind individuals who reside in the State.     (b)    Products made by the blind may not be sold without a mark on the products that:         (1)    Identifies the products as made by the blind; and         (2)    Identifies the organization that made the products.

Section 14-2806 – Registration and Permit Required for Sales of Products

    (a)    Each person that is engaged in the State in the business of telephone solicitation or door-to-door sales of products made by the blind shall:         (1)    Register with Blind Industries and Services of Maryland; and         (2)    Obtain a permit for each person selling or soliciting the sale of products made by the blind.     (b)    A product made by the […]

Section 14-2807 – Penalties for Violation of Subtitle

    (a)    A person that violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to:         (1)    A fine not exceeding $100 and the costs of prosecution; or         (2)    In default of payment of the amount provided in item (1) of this subsection, imprisonment not exceeding 30 days.     (b)    Each sale of, or offer […]