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§ 14-2903. Fines and penalties for violation of subtitle

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCommercial Law

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Commercial Law
Title 14. Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions
Subtitle 29. False Advertising and Related Crimes (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Commercial Law, § 14-2903
Formerly cited as MD CODE Art. 27, § 198
§ 14-2903. Fines and penalties for violation of subtitle
Currentness
(a) 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) 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.

Credits

Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 4, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
Formerly Art. 27, § 198.
MD Code, Commercial Law, § 14-2903, MD COML § 14-2903
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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