§ 14–2202
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 14-2202 (2026)
Title 14. Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions
Subtitle 22. Maryland Telephone Solicitations Act
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(a)
The provisions of this subtitle do not apply to a transaction:
(1)
Made in accordance with prior negotiations in the course of a visit by the consumer to a merchant operating a retail business establishment which has a fixed permanent location and where consumer goods are displayed or offered for sale on a continuing basis;
(2)
In which the person making the solicitation or the business enterprise for which the person is calling:
(i)
Has made a previous sale to the consumer; or
(ii)
Has a preexisting business relationship with the consumer;
(3)
Which is covered by the provisions of Subtitle 3 of this title;
(4)
In which:
(i)
The consumer may obtain a full refund for the return of undamaged and unused goods to the seller within 7 days of receipt by the consumer; and
(ii)
The seller will process the refund within 30 days of receipt of the returned merchandise by the consumer;
(5)
In which the consumer purchases goods or services pursuant to an examination of a television, radio, or print advertisement or a sample, brochure, catalogue, or other mailing material of the merchant that contains:
(i)
The name, address, and telephone number of the merchant;
(ii)
A description of the goods or services being sold; and
(iii)
Any limitations or restrictions that apply to the offer; or
(6)
In which the merchant is a bona fide charitable organization as defined in § 6-101 of the Business Regulation Article.
(b)
Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, this subtitle applies to any solicitation offering credit services where:
(1)
The consumer is required to call a telephone number;
(2)
The consumer is charged a separate toll fee for the call; and
(3)
The person making the solicitation receives any portion of the separate telephone toll fee paid by the consumer.