# Business Regulation (GBR)

## Title 13. Trading Stamp Companies

### Subtitle 1

#### Section 13-101

(a) In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b)

  (1) "Trading stamp" means a stamp or other similar device issued in connection with the retail sale of goods or services, as a cash discount or for any other marketing purpose, that is redeemable for cash, goods, or services.

  (2) "Trading stamp" does not include a redeemable device that:

    (i) a manufacturer or packer of an article uses to advertise or sell the article; or

    (ii) a magazine, newspaper, or other publication issues and redeems.

(c) "Trading stamp company" means a person who, in any way:

  (1) distributes trading stamps for retail issuance by others; or

  (2) redeems trading stamps for retailers.

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Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)