2023 Maryland Statutes
Commercial Law
Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions
Subtitle 29 - False Advertising and Related Crimes
Section 14-2901 - Definitions

    (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.