Maryland § 12-1109
Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 12-1109, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-1109.
(a) An advertisement for a rental-purchase agreement that refers to or states the dollar amount of any payment and the right to acquire ownership for any 1 specific item shall clearly and conspicuously state, as applicable:
(1) That the transaction advertised is a rental-purchase agreement;
(2) The total cost and the number of payments necessary to acquire ownership; and
(3) That the consumer acquires no ownership right if the total amount necessary to acquire ownership is not paid.
(b) Any owner, employee, or agent of any medium in which an advertisement appears or through which it is disseminated may not be liable for violations under this section.
(c) The requirements under subsection (a) of this section do not apply to an advertisement that:
(1) Does not refer to or state the amount of any payment; or
(2) Is published in the yellow pages of a telephone directory or in any similar directory of business.
Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 12-1109
What does Maryland Code § 12-1109 cover?
Section 12-1109 is part of the Maryland Code, the codified statutory law of Maryland. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Maryland § 12-1109?
A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 12-1109" (Maryland). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Maryland law?
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How does Maryland § 12-1109 apply to my situation?
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