§ 14–4501
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 14-4501 (2026)
Title 14. Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions
Subtitle 45. Telephone Solicitations
§ 14–4501LinkCopy Citation
(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
“Called party” means a person who is a regular user of a telephone number that receives a telephone solicitation.
(c)
“Caller identification service” means a service that allows a telephone subscriber to have the telephone number and, where available, the name of the calling party transmitted simultaneously with the telephone call and displayed on a device connected to the subscriber’s telephone.
(d)
“Prior express written consent” means a written agreement that:
(1)
Bears the signature of the called party;
(2)
Clearly authorizes the person making or allowing the placement of a telephone solicitation by telephone call, text message, or voicemail to deliver or cause to be delivered to the called party:
(i)
A telephone solicitation using an automated system for the selection or dialing of telephone numbers;
(ii)
The playing of a recorded or artificial voice message when a connection is completed to a number called; or
(iii)
The transmission of a prerecorded voicemail; and
(3)
Includes:
(i)
The telephone number to which the signatory authorizes a telephone solicitation to be delivered; and
(ii)
A clear and conspicuous disclosure informing the called party that:
(1)
By executing the agreement, the called party authorizes the person making or allowing the placement of a telephone solicitation to deliver or cause to be delivered a telephone solicitation to the called party using:
(A)
An automated system for the selection or dialing of telephone numbers; or
(B)
The playing of a recorded message when a connection is completed to a number called; and
(2)
The called party is not required to directly or indirectly:
(A)
Sign the written agreement; or
(B)
Agree to enter into the agreement as a condition of purchasing any property, goods, or services.
(e)
“Signature” includes an electronic or digital signature to the extent that the form of signature is recognized as a valid signature under applicable federal law or State contract law.
(f)
“Telephone solicitation” has the meaning stated in § 8–205 of the Public Utilities Article.