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Home » US Law » 2022 Maryland Statutes » Commercial Law » Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions » Subtitle 29 - False Advertising and Related Crimes

Section 14-2901 – Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.     (b)    “Advertise” means:         (1)    To publish, circulate, disseminate, or place before the public in any way or through any medium for the purpose of selling merchandise; and         (2)    Advertising by:             (i)    Exterior or interior signs, including neon or other electrical signs;             (ii)    Radio, telephone, or television; and             (iii)    Newspaper, magazine, book, […]

Section 14-2902 – False and Fraudulent Advertising

    (a)    For the purpose of purchasing, selling, or disposing of property or a service, a person may not advertise a statement containing a representation of fact that the person knows, or by the exercise of reasonable care should know, to be untrue, deceptive, or misleading.     (b)    A person may not offer for sale repossessed, reconditioned, rebuilt, or […]

Section 14-2903 – Bait and Switch

    (a)    A person may not advertise for sale merchandise, commodities, or service through an advertisement describing the merchandise, commodities, or service:         (1)    As part of a plan or scheme with the intent not to sell the merchandise, commodity, or service at the advertised price; or         (2)    With the intent not to sell the merchandise, commodity, or service.     (b)    A […]