Subtitle 1 Definitions; General Provisions 13-101 – 13-105
Subtitle 2 Division of Consumer Protection; Consumer Council 13-201 – 13-206
Subtitle 3 Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices 13-301 – 13-320
Subtitle 4 Enforcement and Penalties 13-401 – 13-411
Subtitle 4A Health Education and Advocacy Unit 13-4A-01 – 13-4A-04
Subtitle 4B Reporting Requirements for Assisted Living Programs 13-4B-01
Subtitle 5 Short Title 13-501
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Terms Used In Maryland Code > COMMERCIAL LAW > Title 13 - Consumer Protection Act

  • Adult: means an individual at least 18 years old. See
  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
  • gift: includes an inter vivos gift, inter vivos endowment, bequest, devise, legacy, or testamentary endowment of any interest in real or personal property. See
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Mortgagor: The person who pledges property to a creditor as collateral for a loan and who receives the money.
  • Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
  • Personal property: All property that is not real property.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
  • Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant.
  • Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried.