2018 Maryland Code
Commercial Law
Title 12 - Credit Regulations
Subtitle 3 - Consumer Loans -- Credit Provisions
§ 12-304. Advertising
(a) False advertising prohibited. -- A lender may not directly or indirectly print, publish, distribute, or broadcast any false, misleading, or deceptive statement regarding the rates, terms, or conditions of a loan.
(b) Supervision of Commissioner over licensees. --
(1) If charges or rates of charges are advertised by a licensee, the Commissioner may require him to state them fully and clearly in any manner the Commissioner considers necessary to prevent misunderstanding by a prospective borrower.
(2) Subject to any condition which the Commissioner may impose to prevent a false impression regarding the scope or degree of protection provided by this subtitle, the Commissioner may permit or require a licensee to refer in his advertising to the fact that his business is under State supervision.