(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Merchandise” means any commodity, object, wares, or goods.
(c) “Person” includes an individual, corporation, business trust, statutory trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, two or more persons having a joint or common interest, or any other legal or commercial entity.
(d) “Sale” includes any:
(1) Sale of or offer or attempt to sell merchandise for cash or credit; or
(2) Service or offer for service which relates to any person, building, or equipment.
(e) “Service” means any:
(1) Building repair or improvement service;
(2) Subprofessional service;
(3) Repair of a motor vehicle, home appliance, or other similar commodity; and
(4) Repair, installation, or other servicing of any plumbing, heating, electrical, or mechanical device.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions
Subtitle 13 - Miscellaneous Provisions
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 14-1316 - Limitation on Recovering of Bedding
Section 14-1317 - Receiving Consigned Goods From Transporter
Section 14-1318 - Printing Payment Device Numbers on Receipts
Section 14-1319 - Gift Certificates
Section 14-1321 - Merchant Contact Information for Internet Sales Contracts
Section 14-1322 - Third-Party Vendor Billing
Section 14-1323 - Credit Card Blacklisting Prevention
Section 14-1324 - "Mug Shot" Web Sites
Section 14-1325 - Nondisparagement Clauses in Consumer Contracts