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Statutes > Maryland > Commercial-law > Title-14 > Subtitle-29 > 14-2903§ 14-2903. Bait and switch.
(a) Prohibited.- 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) Penalty.- A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to imprisonment not exceeding 1 year or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.
[An. Code 1957, art. 27, § 198; 2002, ch. 26, § 4.]
