{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-commercial-law-14-2202","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Commercial Law § 14–2202","heading":"","body":"(a) The provisions of this subtitle do not apply to a transaction:\n(1) Made in accordance with prior negotiations in the course of a visit by the consumer to a merchant operating a retail business establishment which has a fixed permanent location and where consumer goods are displayed or offered for sale on a continuing basis;\n(2) In which the person making the solicitation or the business enterprise for which the person is calling:\n(i) Has made a previous sale to the consumer; or\n(ii) Has a preexisting business relationship with the consumer;\n(3) Which is covered by the provisions of Subtitle 3 of this title;\n(4) In which:\n(i) The consumer may obtain a full refund for the return of undamaged and unused goods to the seller within 7 days of receipt by the consumer; and\n(ii) The seller will process the refund within 30 days of receipt of the returned merchandise by the consumer;\n(5) In which the consumer purchases goods or services pursuant to an examination of a television, radio, or print advertisement or a sample, brochure, catalogue, or other mailing material of the merchant that contains:\n(i) The name, address, and telephone number of the merchant;\n(ii) A description of the goods or services being sold; and\n(iii) Any limitations or restrictions that apply to the offer; or\n(6) In which the merchant is a bona fide charitable organization as defined in § 6-101 of the Business Regulation Article.\n(b) Notwithstanding subsection (a) of this section, this subtitle applies to any solicitation offering credit services where:\n(1) The consumer is required to call a telephone number;\n(2) The consumer is charged a separate toll fee for the call; and\n(3) The person making the solicitation receives any portion of the separate telephone toll fee paid by the consumer.","path":["Article - Commercial Law"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcl\u0026section=14-2202","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:56:33Z","sha256":"2bac9c7dd65715b143779740a99fd361062f700bd56a68e2cd1792f8be5dd2b2","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-commercial-law-14-2201","next":"us-md/md.-code-commercial-law-14-2203"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}