{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-commercial-law-14-1319","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14–1319","heading":"","body":"(a) (1) In this section, “gift certificate” means a device constructed of paper, plastic, or any other material that is:\n(i) Sold or issued by a person for a cash value that can be used to purchase goods or services; or\n(ii) Issued as a store credit for returned goods.\n(2) “Gift certificate” does not include:\n(i) A prepaid telephone calling card;\n(ii) A prepaid technical support card;\n(iii) A prepaid card for Internet services;\n(iv) A coupon for discounted goods or services;\n(v) A gift certificate that is distributed to an individual under an awards, loyalty, or promotional program in which the recipient does not give money or value for the gift certificate; or\n(vi) A gift card that:\n1. Is processed through a national credit or debit card service; and\n2. May be used to purchase goods or services from multiple unaffiliated sellers of goods or services.\n(b) A person may not sell or issue a gift certificate that, within 4 years after the date of purchase, is subject to expiration or a fee or charge of any kind.\n(c) Any term or condition concerning expiration or a fee or charge that takes effect more than 4 years after the date of purchase must be printed clearly in at least 10 point type in a visible place on:\n(1) The front or back of the gift certificate;\n(2) A sticker permanently affixed to the gift certificate; or\n(3) An envelope containing the gift certificate.\n(d) Unless the change benefits the consumer, a term or condition disclosed under subsection (c) of this section may not be changed after the date of purchase or issuance.\n(e) A gift certificate that is sold or issued in violation of this section shall be considered valid and may not be subject to expiration or any fee or charge.\n(f) A violation of any provision of this section:\n(1) Is an unfair or deceptive trade practice within the meaning of Title 13 of this article; and\n(2) Is subject to the enforcement and penalty provisions contained in Title 13 of this article, except § 13-411 of this article.","path":["Article - Commercial Law"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcl\u0026section=14-1319","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:56:33Z","sha256":"b74f83b9071a5d512bc8bfac8da23034c55590f0e8b54d880a1bed8023fc3237","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-commercial-law-14-1318","next":"us-md/md.-code-commercial-law-14-1320"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}