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Maryland Deceptive Trade Practices Laws
Explanation of Chart and More Information on Deceptive Trade Practices
| Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act Adopted | No (Com. Law §§13-301, et seq.) |
| False Advertising Forbidden | Yes (Com. Law §13-301) |
| Who May Bring Suit | Consumer Protection Division; attorney general; consumer (Com. Law §13-401) |
| Remedies Available | Fine up to $1,000; injunction; actual damages; possibly attorney's fees (Com. Law §§13-401, et seq.) misdemeanor $1,000 and/or up to 12 months in jail (Com. Law §13-411) |
| Auto Odometer Tampering Forbidden | Yes (Transp. 22 §415) |
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