Unannotated Code of Maryland (Last Updated: May 16, 2014) |
BUSINESS REGULATION |
TITLE 8. HOME IMPROVEMENT |
SUBTITLE 6. PROHIBITED ACTS; PENALTIES |
PART II. MISCELLANEOUS PROHIBITED ACTS |
§ 8-610. False, deceptive, or misleading advertising
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(a) In general. -- A person may not:
(1) directly or indirectly publish a false, deceptive, or misleading advertisement about home improvement; or
(2) advertise or offer, by any means, to perform a home improvement if the person does not intend to accept a home improvement contract:
(i) to do the particular home improvement; or
(ii) at the price advertised or offered.
(b) Federal compliance. -- An advertisement that is subject to and complies with regulations adopted by the Federal Trade Commission is not false, deceptive, or misleading.