§ 11–504
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 11-504 (2026)
Title 11. Trade Regulation
Subtitle 5. Cigarette Sales Below Cost Act
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(a)
A retailer or wholesaler with intent to injure a competitor or to destroy or substantially lessen competition may not make a retail sale of cigarettes or a wholesale sale of cigarettes at less than the cost to the retailer or the cost to the wholesaler, respectively.
(b)
A retailer may not purchase cigarettes from a wholesaler at a cost which directly or indirectly is less than the cost to the wholesaler by any means, including offering, accepting, inducing, or attempting to induce a rebate in price or a concession of any kind in connection with the sale or purchase of cigarettes.