TITLE 14 - MISCELLANEOUS CONSUMER PROTECTION PROVISIONS
- Subtitle 1 - Unit Pricing
- Subtitle 2 - Consumer Debt Collection
- Subtitle 3 - Door-to-Door Sales
- Subtitle 4 - Maryland Service Contracts and Consumer Products Guaranty Act
- Section 14-401 - Definitions.
- Section 14-402 - Construction of subtitle.
- Section 14-403 - Disclosure requirements.
- Section 14-404 - Duties of guarantor.
- Section 14-405 - Defenses available to guarantor.
- Section 14-406 - Action by Attorney General.
- Section 14-407 - Private remedies.
- Section 14-408 - Service contracts and designation of representatives permitted.
- Section 14-409 - Exclusive remedy; inapplicability of Insurance Article; licensee defined.
- Section 14-410 - Short title.
- Subtitle 4A - Vehicle Protection Products Act
- Subtitle 5 - Fine Prints
- Subtitle 6 - Gold and Silver
- Section 14-601 - Definitions.
- Section 14-602 - Gold merchandise in general.
- Section 14-603 - "Gold plate" and similar gold content merchandise.
- Section 14-604 - Silver merchandise - In general.
- Section 14-605 - Same - "Sterling silver".
- Section 14-606 - Same - "Coin silver".
- Section 14-607 - "Silver plate" and similar silver content merchandise.
- Section 14-608 - Penalty; exception.
- Subtitle 7 - Secondhand Watches
- Subtitle 8 - Used Radio and Television Sets
- Subtitle 9 - Kosher Products
- Section 14-901 - Definitions.
- Section 14-902 - Kosher and nonkosher products in same place of business.
- Section 14-903 - Advertisement of place of business or food products.
- Section 14-904 - Identification of packaged food products.
- Section 14-905 - Identification.
- Section 14-906 - Applicability of Consumer Protection Act.
- Section 14-907 - Penalty.
- Section 14-908 - [Repealed].
- Section 14-909 - to 14-911. [Redesignated].
- Subtitle 10 - Automotive Repair Facilities
- Section 14-1001 - Definitions.
- Section 14-1002 - Written estimate for repair work.
- Section 14-1003 - Required invoice.
- Section 14-1004 - Replaced parts to be returned to customer.
- Section 14-1005 - Civil action.
- Section 14-1006 - Unauthorized repairs.
- Section 14-1007 - Customer complaints.
- Section 14-1008 - Repair authorizations.
- Section 14-1009 - Penalties.
- Subtitle 11 - Layaway Sales
- Section 14-1101 - Definitions.
- Section 14-1102 - Layaway agreement to be in writing and signed.
- Section 14-1103 - Contents of agreement.
- Section 14-1104 - Duties of seller.
- Section 14-1105 - Increasing or reducing price.
- Section 14-1106 - Default by buyer; cancellation of agreement before default.
- Section 14-1107 - Rights and remedies of seller upon default under special order transaction.
- Section 14-1108 - Retail Installment Sales Act inapplicable.
- Section 14-1109 - Noncompliance or violations by seller.
- Section 14-1110 - Short title.
- Subtitle 12 - Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies
- Section 14-1201 - Definitions.
- Section 14-1202 - Permissible purposes of consumer reports; restrictions on sale or transfer.
- Section 14-1203 - Reporting of obsolete information prohibited.
- Section 14-1204 - Disclosure of investigative consumer reports.
- Section 14-1205 - Compliance procedures; identifying information to governmental agency.
- Section 14-1206 - Disclosures to consumer required; deletions.
- Section 14-1207 - Conditions of disclosure of consumer's file.
- Section 14-1208 - Procedure in case of disputed accuracy.
- Section 14-1209 - Fees for disclosures.
- Section 14-1210 - Public record information for employment purposes.
- Section 14-1211 - Restrictions on subsequent use of adverse information in investigative consumer reports.
- Section 14-1212 - Duty of user of consumer report to notify consumer.
- Section 14-1212.1 - Security freeze.
- Section 14-1213 - Civil liability.
- Section 14-1214 - Limitation of actions.
- Section 14-1215 - Obtaining information under false pretenses.
- Section 14-1216 - Unauthorized disclosures by officers or employees.
- Section 14-1217 - Consumer complaints.
- Section 14-1218 - Enforcement.
- Subtitle 12A - Waterproofing
- Subtitle 12B - Health Club Services
- Subtitle 13 - Miscellaneous Provisions
- Section 14-1301 - Definitions.
- Section 14-1302 - Preservation of consumers' claims and defenses in consumer credit contracts.
- Section 14-1303 - Waiver by consumer invalid in certain replevin actions.
- Section 14-1304 - Unsolicited sending of merchandise.
- Section 14-1305 - Credit card issued without request.
- Section 14-1306 - Extension of appliance service contract.
- Section 14-1307 - Ladders capable of conducting electricity.
- Section 14-1308 - Processing instructions on certain photographic film.
- Section 14-1309 - Stoves and freestanding fireplaces.
- Section 14-1310 - Unvented portable kerosene-fired heaters.
- Section 14-1311 - Extended warranties.
- Section 14-1312 - Return of checks.
- Section 14-1313 - Unsolicited facsimile transmissions.
- Section 14-1314 - Security systems.
- Section 14-1315 - Late fees.
- Section 14-1316 - Debt adjusting.
- Section 14-1317 - Receiving consigned goods from transporter.
- Section 14-1318 - Printing payment device numbers on receipts.
- Section 14-1319 - Gift certificates.
- Section 14-1320 - Gift card.
- Section 14-1321 - Merchant contact information for Internet sales contracts.
- Section 14-1322 - Third party vendor billing.
- Section 14-1323 - Credit card blacklisting prevention.
- Subtitle 14 - Motor Vehicle Manufacturers' Warranty Adjustment Programs
- Subtitle 15 - Automotive Warranty Enforcement Act
- Subtitle 16 - Video Movie Sales and Rentals
- Subtitle 17 - Denial of Credit - Disclosure
- Section 14-1701 - Definitions.
- Section 14-1702 - Notice of action upon application for credit.
- Section 14-1703 - Contents of statement - In general.
- Section 14-1704 - Same - Specific reasons for adverse action.
- Section 14-1705 - Effect of compliance with federal Consumer Credit Protection Act.
- Section 14-1706 - Complaint; investigation and hearing; cease and desist order.
- Subtitle 18 - Merchandise Delivery
- Subtitle 19 - Maryland Credit Services Businesses Act
- Section 14-1901 - Definitions.
- Section 14-1902 - Duties.
- Section 14-1903 - Application of subtitle; licenses.
- Section 14-1903.1 - Advertisements of credit services business.
- Section 14-1904 - Information statement.
- Section 14-1905 - Information to be included in information statement.
- Section 14-1906 - Contract with consumer.
- Section 14-1907 - Violations; void contracts; waivers; burden of proof.
- Section 14-1908 - Surety bonds - Requirement.
- Section 14-1909 - Same - Issuance.
- Section 14-1910 - Same - Claims against.
- Section 14-1911 - Complaints.
- Section 14-1912 - Failure to comply with requirements.
- Section 14-1913 - Limitation of actions for enforcement of liability.
- Section 14-1914 - Actions under Consumer Protection Act.
- Section 14-1915 - Fines and punishments.
- Section 14-1916 - Short title.
- Subtitle 20 - Consumer Motor Vehicle Leasing Contracts
- Section 14-2001 - Definitions.
- Section 14-2002 - Contents of contract for lease; delivery; disclosures; insurance; sale or assignment; miscellaneous provisions.
- Section 14-2003 - Prohibited activities by lessors.
- Section 14-2004 - Warranties; rights and remedies of party where there is a nonconformity, defect, or condition.
- Section 14-2005 - Lessee's rights and remedies under other laws not limited by subtitle; informal settlement procedure; actions involving leased vehicles; fees for excess use.
- Section 14-2006 - Applicability of subtitle; exclusion or limitation of operation of subtitle prohibited.
- Section 14-2007 - Liability; attorney's fees; unfair and deceptive trade practice; investigation and hearing by Commissioner; notice of error or violation.
- Section 14-2008 - Repossession of leased motor vehicle - In general.
- Section 14-2009 - Same - Sale.
- Section 14-2010 - Penalties or charges in event of early termination or default.
- Subtitle 21 - Rental Motor Vehicles - Collision Damage Waivers
- Subtitle 22 - Maryland Telephone Solicitations Act
- Subtitle 23 - Automotive Crash Parts Act
- Subtitle 24 - Vacation Club Membership
- Subtitle 25 - Hearing Aid Sales Act
- Section 14-2501 - Definition.
- Section 14-2502 - Subtitle additional.
- Section 14-2502.1 - Billing of diagnostic tests for hearing aids.
- Section 14-2503 - Cancellation of purchase.
- Section 14-2504 - Deceptive trade practices.
- Section 14-2505 - Violation of subtitle; failure to pay refunds.
- Section 14-2506 - Penalties.
- Subtitle 25A - Hearing Aids and Telephones
- Subtitle 26 - Maryland Door-to-Door Solicitations Act
- Subtitle 27 - The Motorized Wheelchair Warranty Enforcement Act
- Subtitle 28 - Products Made by the Blind
- Section 14-2801 - Definitions.
- Section 14-2802 - Effect of subtitle.
- Section 14-2803 - Prohibited acts in sales of products.
- Section 14-2804 - Use of "blind" in name.
- Section 14-2805 - Identifying mark on products.
- Section 14-2806 - Registration and permit required for sales of products.
- Section 14-2807 - Penalties for violation of subtitle.
- Subtitle 29 - False Advertising and Related Crimes
- Subtitle 30 - Commercial Electronic Mail
- Subtitle 31 - Maryland Household Goods Movers Act
- Subtitle 32 - Maryland Telephone Consumer Protection Act
- Subtitle 33 - Maryland Immigration Consultant Act
- Subtitle 34 - The Social Security Number Privacy Act
- Subtitle 35 - Maryland Personal Information Protection Act
- Section 14-3501 - Definitions.
- Section 14-3502 - Protection against unauthorized access or use.
- Section 14-3503 - Security procedures.
- Section 14-3504 - Security breach.
- Section 14-3505 - Exclusivity and preemption.
- Section 14-3506 - Notification to credit reporting agencies.
- Section 14-3507 - Compliance with subtitle.
- Section 14-3508 - Violations; penalties.
- Subtitle 36 - Halal Food Products
- Subtitle 37 - Online Child Safety Act
- Subtitle 38 - Refund Anticipation Loans and Checks
- Section 14-3801 - Definitions.
- Section 14-3802 - Actions prohibited without compliance with subtitle.
- Section 14-3803 - Fee schedules.
- Section 14-3804 - Written disclosures and loan procedures.
- Section 14-3805 - Oral disclosures.
- Section 14-3806 - Prohibited acts by facilitator.
- Section 14-3807 - Violations; penalties; liabilities.