Section 14-301 – Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.     (b)    “Business day” means any calendar day except Sunday or the following business holidays: New Year’s Day, Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.     (c)    “Consumer goods” and “consumer services” mean:         (1)    Goods or services purchased, leased, or […]

Section 14-301.1 – Exceptions

    This subtitle does not apply to a transaction if:         (1)    (i)    The transaction is made:                 1.    Pursuant to prior negotiations; and                 2.    In the course of a visit by the buyer to a retail business establishment; and             (ii)    The retail business establishment has a fixed permanent location where, on a continuing basis:                 1.    The consumer goods are exhibited; or                 2.    The consumer […]

Section 14-302 – Unlawful Practices

    It is an unfair or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of Title 13 of this article for a seller to:         (1)    Fail to furnish the buyer with:             (i)    A fully completed receipt or copy of any contract which pertains to a door–to–door sale at the time of its execution, which is in the same language as […]

Section 14-302.1 – Notice of Cancellation

    Notwithstanding § 14–302 of this subtitle, for a home improvement contract:         (1)    The statement required under § 14–302(1)(ii) of this subtitle shall allow the buyer to cancel a transaction prior to midnight of the fifth business day after the date of the transaction, or midnight of the 7th business day after the date of the transaction […]

Section 14-303 – Cancellation of Sale

    If the seller violates any provision of § 14-302 of this subtitle, the buyer may cancel the door-to-door sale by notifying the seller in any manner and by any means of his intention to cancel.

Section 14-304 – Civil Liability

    Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle is liable to the person affected by the violation for all damages proximately caused by the violation and for reasonable attorney fees incurred by the person damaged.

Section 14-305 – Penalty

    Any person who willfully violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and, in addition to the injunctive relief provided for in Title 13, Subtitle 4 of this article, on conviction is subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment of not more than one year or both.

Section 14-306 – Short Title

    This subtitle may be cited as the Maryland Door-to-Door Sales Act.