(a) (1) On or after October 1, 1993, a credit grantor may at its option elect to make a loan to any borrower either pursuant to this subtitle or as otherwise permitted by applicable law.
(2) In order to make a loan under this subtitle, a credit grantor shall make a written election to that effect in the agreement, note, or other evidence of the loan.
(b) (1) If a credit grantor elects in accordance with this section to make a loan under this subtitle, the provisions of Subtitle 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 9 of this title do not apply to the loan.
(2) If a person fails to elect in accordance with this section to extend closed end credit under this subtitle, the provisions of this subtitle do not apply.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Subtitle 10 - Credit Grantor Closed End Credit Provisions
Section 12-1002 - Authorized Extensions of Credit
Section 12-1003 - Interest; Balloon Payments
Section 12-1004 - Variation in Periodic Percentage Rate
Section 12-1005 - Additional Fees and Charges
Section 12-1006 - Deferral of Scheduled Payments; Deferral Charges; Insurance Premiums
Section 12-1007 - Insurance Generally
Section 12-1007.1 - Insurance Binders
Section 12-1008 - Charges for Default or Delinquency
Section 12-1011 - Attorney's Fees; Court and Other Collection Costs
Section 12-1012 - Permitted Transactions and Charges
Section 12-1013 - Applicability of Other Laws
Section 12-1013.1 - General Provisions
Section 12-1013.2 - Delivery of Agreement, Note, or Other Evidence of Loan
Section 12-1014 - General Provisions
Section 12-1016 - Complaint Procedure
Section 12-1017 - Criminal Penalties
Section 12-1018 - Civil Penalties
Section 12-1018.1 - Civil Penalties -- Exception
Section 12-1019 - Limitation of Actions
Section 12-1020 - Limitation on Credit Grantor's Liability
Section 12-1021 - Repossession
Section 12-1022 - Definitions; Financing Agreements
Section 12-1023 - Agreement or Other Evidence of Loan
Section 12-1024 - Requirements Upon Loan Repayment
Section 12-1025 - Written Statement Informing Consumer Borrower of Interest and Charges
Section 12-1026 - Escrow Account; Interest; Separability of Funds