Maryland Commercial Law Section 14-2901

      (a)      In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

      (b)      "Advertise" means:

            (1)      To publish, circulate, disseminate, or place before the public in any way or through any medium for the purpose of selling merchandise; and

            (2)      Advertising by:

                  (i)      Exterior or interior signs, including neon or other electrical signs;

                  (ii)      Radio, telephone, or television; and

                  (iii)      Newspaper, magazine, book, notice, or any other method or material.

      (c)      "Person" includes an association, firm, partnership, corporation, or an agent or employee of any of these entities.

      (d)      "Property", as used in § 14-2902(a) through (c) of this subtitle, includes:

            (1)      Merchandise;

            (2)      Real estate;

            (3)      Securities;

            (4)      Employment;

            (5)      A loan made at interest;

            (6)      Any contract relating to real estate, securities, service, employment, or the making of loans at interest; or

            (7)      Anything else of value.