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MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 6 - Gold and Silver|Section 14-602 - Gold Merchandise in General

    (a)    A person may not sell, manufacture for sale, or possess with intent to sell any item of merchandise made in whole or in part of gold or a gold alloy, which has stamped on it, on a tag attached to it, or on a package in which it is contained, any mark which indicates or is designed or intended to indicate that the gold or gold alloy in the item is greater than its actual degree of fineness, unless the actual fineness of the gold or gold alloy:        (1)    In the case of flatware or a watch case, is not less than the fineness indicated by the mark by more than 0.003 parts; or        (2)    In the case of any other article, is not less than the fineness indicated by the mark by more than one-half karat.    (b)    For purposes of this section, in any assay or test undertaken to ascertain the fineness of gold or gold alloy in any item, the part of the gold or gold alloy used may not contain or have attached to it any solder or alloy of inferior fineness used to braze or unite the parts of the item.    (c)    With respect to any item other than flatware or a watch case, in addition to the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the actual fineness of all gold, gold alloy, and solder or alloy of inferior fineness used to braze or unite the parts of the item shall be assayed as one piece and may not be less than the fineness indicated by the mark by more than one karat.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 6 - Gold and Silver|Section 14-603 - "Gold Plate" and Similar Gold Content Merchandise

    A person may not sell, manufacture for sale, or possess with intent to sell any item of merchandise made in whole or in part of inferior metal which has deposited or plated on it or brazed or otherwise affixed to it a plate, plating, covering, or sheet of gold or gold alloy, and which has stamped on it, on a tag attached to it, or on a package in which it is contained, any word or mark usually employed to indicate the fineness of gold, unless the word or mark is accompanied by other words which plainly indicate that the item or some part of it is made of rolled gold plate, gold plate, or gold electroplate or is gold filled, as the case may be.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 6 - Gold and Silver|Section 14-604 - Silver Merchandise -- in General

    (a)    A person may not sell, manufacture for sale, or possess with intent to sell any item of merchandise made in whole or in part of silver or a silver alloy, which has stamped on it, on a tag attached to it, or on a package in which it is contained, any mark or word, other than the word “sterling” or “coin”, which indicates or is designed or intended to indicate that the silver or silver alloy in the item is greater than its actual degree of fineness, unless the actual fineness of the silver or silver alloy is not less than the fineness indicated by the mark or word by more than 0.004 parts.    (b)    For purposes of this section, in any assay or test undertaken to ascertain the fineness of the silver or silver alloy in an item, the part of the silver or silver alloy used may not contain or have attached to it any solder or alloy of inferior fineness used to braze or unite the parts of the item.    (c)    In addition to the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the actual fineness of all silver, silver alloy, and solder or alloy of inferior fineness used to braze or unite the parts of the item shall be assayed as one piece and may not be less than the fineness indicated by the mark by more than 0.010 parts.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 6 - Gold and Silver|Section 14-605 - Silver Merchandise -- "Sterling Silver"

    (a)    A person may not sell, manufacture for sale, or possess with intent to sell any item of merchandise made in whole or in part of silver or a silver alloy, which has stamped on it, on a tag attached to it, or on a package in which it is contained, the words “sterling silver”, “sterling”, or any colorable imitation of them, unless at least 0.925 of the component parts of the metal which appear or purport to be silver and of which the item is manufactured are pure silver.    (b)    A divergence of 0.004 parts from the standard required by subsection (a) of this section is permitted.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-606 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 6 - Gold and Silver|Section 14-606 - Silver Merchandise -- "Coin Silver"

    (a)    A person may not sell, manufacture for sale, or possess with intent to sell any item of merchandise made in whole or in part of silver or a silver alloy, which has stamped on it, on a tag attached to it, or on a package in which it is contained, the words “coin silver”, “coin”, or any colorable imitation of them, unless at least 0.900 of the component parts of the metal which appear or purport to be silver and of which the item is manufactured are pure silver.    (b)    A divergence of 0.004 parts from the standard required by subsection (a) of this section is permitted.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-607 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 6 - Gold and Silver|Section 14-607 - "Silver Plate" and Similar Silver Content Merchandise

    A person may not sell, manufacture for sale, or possess with intent to sell any item of merchandise made in whole or in part of inferior metal which has deposited or plated on it or brazed or otherwise affixed to it a plate, plating, covering, or sheet of silver or silver alloy, and which has stamped on it, on a tag attached to it, or on a package in which it is contained, the word “sterling” or “coin”, alone or in conjunction with any other word or mark.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-608 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 6 - Gold and Silver|Section 14-608 - Penalty; Exception

    (a)    Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle, and each of his managers, managing agents, directors, or officers who directly participates in a violation or consents to a violation, is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding three months or both.    (b)    It is a defense to any prosecution brought under this subtitle that the item concerning which the prosecution is brought was manufactured before July 1, 1912.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-701 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 7 - Secondhand Watches|Section 14-701 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Consumer” means a person who buys for his own use or for the use of another but not for resale.    (c)    “County” includes Baltimore City.    (d)    “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.    (e)    “Secondhand watch” means:        (1)    A watch or the case or movement of a watch which has been sold previously to a consumer; or        (2)    Any watch of which the case or movement serial number or other distinguishing number or identification mark has been erased, defaced, removed, altered, or covered.    (f)    “Sell” includes exchange or offer or display for sale or exchange.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-702 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 7 - Secondhand Watches|Section 14-702 - Applicability of Subtitle

    (a)    This subtitle does not apply to a secondhand watch which has been sold previously to a consumer and is returned to the seller within 30 calendar days for a refund, credit, or exchange in an amount equal to the full amount of the purchase price, if the seller keeps a written record which sets forth:        (1)    The name and address of the consumer;        (2)    The dates of the sale to and the return by the consumer;        (3)    The name of the watch or its maker; and        (4)    The serial number or, if none, any other distinguishing number or identification mark on the case and on the movement of the watch.    (b)    The seller shall keep the record on file for at least three years from the date of the sale of the watch. The file shall be open for inspection during all business hours by the State’s Attorney of the county in which the seller engages in business.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-703 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 7 - Secondhand Watches|Section 14-703 - Tag Required on Secondhand Watch

    Any person, his agent, or employee who sells or possesses with intent to sell a secondhand watch shall affix and keep affixed to it a tag with the word “secondhand” legibly written on it in the English language.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-704 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 7 - Secondhand Watches|Section 14-704 - Invoice Required; Record

    (a)    Any person, his agent, or employee who sells or possesses with intent to sell a secondhand watch shall deliver to the buyer a written invoice which sets forth:        (1)    The name and address of the seller;        (2)    The name and address of the buyer;        (3)    The date of the sale;        (4)    The name of the watch or its maker;        (5)    The serial number or, if none, any other distinguishing number or identification mark on the case and the movement of the watch; and        (6)    Whether any serial number or any other distinguishing number or identification mark has been erased, defaced, removed, altered, or covered.    (b)    The seller of a secondhand watch shall keep a duplicate of the invoice on file for at least one year from the date of the sale of the watch. The file shall be open for inspection during all business hours by the State’s Attorney of the county in which the seller engages in business.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-705 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 7 - Secondhand Watches|Section 14-705 - Advertising Secondhand Watches

    Any person who in any manner advertises a secondhand watch for sale shall state clearly in the advertisement that the watch is a secondhand watch.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-706 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 7 - Secondhand Watches|Section 14-706 - Penalty

    Any person who violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment not exceeding three months or both.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Used Radio and Television Sets|Section 14-801 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “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.    (c)    (1)    “Used radio or television set” means any radio set or television set which is used, rebuilt, reconditioned, or repossessed.        (2)    “Used radio or television set” does not include any set which is:            (i)    Advertised or described and sold as antique goods; or            (ii)    Returned by a retail customer if the sale price is canceled, refunded, or fully credited.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Used Radio and Television Sets|Section 14-802 - Advertising and Sales

    Any person, his agent, employee, or sales representative who offers for sale to the public any used radio or television set shall:         (1)    State clearly in any advertisement of the set that it is “used”, “rebuilt”, “reconditioned”, “repossessed”, or “rebranded and used”, as the case may be; and        (2)    Affix to the set a tag or sticker which states that it is “used”, “rebuilt”, “reconditioned”, “repossessed”, or “rebranded and used”, as the case may be.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 8 - Used Radio and Television Sets|Section 14-803 - Penalty; Presumption

    (a)    Any person who, with the intent to deceive a potential purchaser, violates any provision of this subtitle is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000.    (b)    A person is presumed to have the requisite intent to deceive if he fails to comply with any provision of this subtitle.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-1001 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Automotive Repair Facilities|Section 14-1001 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Automotive repair facility” means any person who diagnoses or corrects malfunctions of a motor vehicle for financial profit.    (c)    “Motor vehicle” has the meaning stated in Title 11 of the Transportation Article.    (d)    “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.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-1002 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Automotive Repair Facilities|Section 14-1002 - Written Estimate for Repair Work

    (a)    (1)    Before beginning any repair work on a motor vehicle for which a customer is charged more than $50, an automotive repair facility shall give the customer on the customer’s request a written statement which contains:            (i)    The estimated completion date;            (ii)    The estimated price for labor and parts necessary to complete the work;            (iii)    A clear statement that while the customer’s motor vehicle is on the premises of the automotive repair facility, the automotive repair facility may not be responsible for damage to the customer’s motor vehicle under certain circumstances, and that the customer should ask a representative of the automotive repair facility about the extent of its responsibility, including the extent of the insurance coverage of the automotive repair facility; and            (iv)    The estimated surcharge, if any.        (2)    If the fee is disclosed to the customer before the estimate is made, the automotive repair facility may charge a reasonable fee for making the estimate.    (b)    An automotive repair facility may not charge a customer without his consent any amount which exceeds the written estimate by 10 percent.    (c)    An automotive repair facility is not liable for breach of the written estimated completion date for a repair if the delay is caused by:        (1)    An act of God;        (2)    Strike;        (3)    Unexpected illness; or        (4)    Unexpected shortage of labor or parts.    (d)    This section does not require an automotive repair facility to give a written estimate if the facility does not agree to perform the requested repair work.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-1003 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Automotive Repair Facilities|Section 14-1003 - Required Invoice

    (a)    An automotive repair facility shall prepare an invoice which describes:        (1)    All work done by it, including all warranty work; and        (2)    All parts supplied by it.    (b)    The invoice shall state clearly:        (1)    If any used, rebuilt, or reconditioned parts have been supplied or if a part of a component system supplied is composed of used, rebuilt, or reconditioned parts; and        (2)    That while a customer’s motor vehicle is on the premises of the automotive repair facility, the automotive repair facility may not be responsible for damage to the customer’s motor vehicle under certain circumstances, and that the customer should ask a representative of the automotive repair facility about the extent of its responsibility, including the extent of the insurance coverage of the automotive repair facility.    (c)    The invoice shall include the following notice:“Manufacturer Special Policy Adjustment Programs    Federal law requires manufacturers to furnish the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (N.H.T.S.A.) with bulletins describing any defects in their vehicles. You may obtain copies of these bulletins from either the manufacturer or N.H.T.S.A. In addition, certain consumer publications or organizations publish this information, which may be available for a fee or for free.”    (d)    After the customer signs the invoice, the automotive repair facility shall give the customer a copy of it and retain a copy.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-1004 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Automotive Repair Facilities|Section 14-1004 - Replaced Parts to Be Returned to Customer

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, an automotive repair facility shall tender return of all replaced parts to the customer.    (b)    Subsection (a) of this section does not apply to replaced parts which are required to be returned to the manufacturer or distributor under a warranty agreement.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-1005 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Automotive Repair Facilities|Section 14-1005 - Civil Action

    This subtitle does not:         (1)    Prohibit a person from filing an action for damages against an automotive repair facility; or        (2)    Require a person first to exhaust any administrative remedy he may have.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-1006 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Automotive Repair Facilities|Section 14-1006 - Unauthorized Repairs

    An automotive repair facility may not charge the customer for repairs not originally authorized or requested by the customer. Additional repairs may be charged to the customer if the automotive repair facility receives written or oral permission from the customer.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-1007 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Automotive Repair Facilities|Section 14-1007 - Customer Complaints

    Any person aggrieved by a violation of any provision of this subtitle may take any action available under the consumer protection title of this article. Complaints may be filed with the Consumer Protection Division of the Office of the Attorney General.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-1008 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Automotive Repair Facilities|Section 14-1008 - Repair Authorizations

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, before beginning any repair work on a motor vehicle, an automotive repair facility shall give the customer a copy of a form used for authorization of repairs which shall inform the customer of the following rights:        (1)    That a customer:            (i)    May request a written estimate for repairs which cost in excess of $50; and            (ii)    May not be charged any amount ten percent in excess of the written estimate without the customer’s consent;        (2)    That the customer is entitled to the return of any replaced parts except when parts are required to be returned to the manufacturer under a warranty agreement; and        (3)    That repairs not originally authorized by the customer may not be charged to the customer without the customer’s consent.    (b)    The customer’s rights provided in subsection (a) of this section shall be:        (1)    Displayed immediately before the space for the signature of the customer conspicuously in easily readable type;        (2)    Physically separated from the other terms of the form used for authorization of repairs; and        (3)    Listed under the printed heading “Customer’s Rights”.    (c)    (1)    An automotive repair facility may inform the customer orally of the customer’s rights if:            (i)    The customer’s motor vehicle is towed to the automotive repair facility for repair; or            (ii)    The customer leaves the vehicle for repair at the repair facility when the facility is not open.        (2)    Under this subsection, if any automotive repair facility informs a customer orally of the customer’s rights, the facility shall record in writing:            (i)    The name of the person notified;            (ii)    The date and time of the notification; and            (iii)    The signature of the person who made the notification.    (d)    The authorization form shall include the following notice:“Manufacturer Special Policy Adjustment Programs    Federal law requires manufacturers to furnish the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (N.H.T.S.A.) with bulletins describing any defects in their vehicles. You may obtain copies of these bulletins from either the manufacturer or N.H.T.S.A. In addition, certain consumer publications or organizations publish this information, which may be available for a fee or for free.”     (e)    The authorization form shall include a clear statement that while the customer’s motor vehicle is on the premises of the automotive repair facility, the automotive repair facility may not be responsible for damage to the customer’s motor vehicle under certain circumstances, and that the customer should ask a representative of the automotive repair facility about the extent of its responsibility, including the extent of the insurance coverage of the automotive repair facility.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-1009 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 10 - Automotive Repair Facilities|Section 14-1009 - Penalties

    A violation of any provision of this subtitle is an unfair or deceptive practice within the meaning of Title 13 of this article and is subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions contained in Title 13 of this article.
MD. Commercial Law Code Ann. §  14-1102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Commercial Law|Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions|Subtitle 11 - Layaway Sales|Section 14-1102 - Layaway Agreement to Be in Writing and Signed

    A layaway agreement shall be in writing and contain all of the agreements of the parties and shall be signed by all of the parties to it.