# Commercial Law (GCL)

## Title 13. Consumer Protection Act

### Subtitle 3. Unfair, Abusive, or Deceptive Trade Practices

#### Section 13-306

(a) If a gift or other inducement offered to a customer in exchange for business is not available at the time the customer complies with the conditions attached to the offer, the offeror shall:

  (1) Give the customer a certificate which states in unequivocal language that:

    (i) The customer has complied with the conditions which entitle him to receive the gift or other inducement; and

    (ii) The offeror will give the customer an identical or substantially similar item of equal value on presentment of the certificate; and

  (2) Fully comply with the terms of the certificate.

(b) The certificate may designate a period of not less than 90 days after the date the customer receives the certificate within which the certificate must be presented for redemption.

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