Maryland Commercial Law Section 11-402

      This subtitle does not apply to an advertisement, offer to sell, retail sale, or wholesale sale, if the merchandise:

            (1)      Is sold in a bona fide clearance sale and is so advertised and marked;

            (2)      Must be sold promptly in order to prevent loss;

            (3)      Is imperfect, damaged, or being discontinued and is so advertised and marked;

            (4)      Is sold on the final liquidation of a business;

            (5)      Is sold for charitable purposes or to relief agencies;

            (6)      Is sold on contract to a department of a government or governmental institution;

            (7)      Is sold by an officer acting under the order or direction of a court;

            (8)      Is sold at a price set in good faith to meet competition; or

            (9)      Is motor fuel sold by a retail service station dealer.