§ 13–317
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 13-317 (2026)
Title 13. Consumer Protection Act
Subtitle 3. Unfair, Abusive, or Deceptive Trade Practices
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(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, as a condition of accepting a credit card or device as payment for consumer credit, goods, realty, or services, a person may not record the address or telephone number of the credit card holder.
(b)
A person may record the address or telephone number of a credit card holder if:
(1)
The information is necessary for:
(i)
The shipping, delivery, or installation of consumer goods; or
(ii)
Special orders of consumer goods or services;
(2)
Authorization from the credit card issuer as to the availability of credit is not required by the issuer to complete the credit card transaction; or
(3)
The person processes credit card transactions by mailing transaction forms to a designated bankcard center for settlement.
(c)
A person accepting a credit card or device as payment for consumer credit, goods, realty, or services may request that the credit card holder display a form of identification.