Maryland § 14-1903

Full text of Maryland Maryland Code § 14-1903, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 14-1903.

    (a)    Notwithstanding any election of law or designation of situs in any contract, this subtitle applies to any contract for credit services if:

        (1)    The credit services business offers or agrees to sell, provide, or perform any services to a resident of this State;

        (2)    A resident of this State accepts or makes the offer in this State to purchase the services of the credit services business; or

        (3)    The credit services business makes any verbal or written solicitation or communication that originates either inside or outside of this State but is received in the State by a resident of this State.

    (b)    A credit services business is required to be licensed under this subtitle and is subject to the licensing, investigatory, enforcement, and penalty provisions of this subtitle and Title 11, Subtitle 3 of the Financial Institutions Article.

    (c)    (1)    A license required by this subtitle shall be issued by the Commissioner.

        (2)    The unique identifier of the licensee shall constitute the license number for the license.

    (d)    A person not included within the definition of a credit services business as provided in § 14-1901(e)(3) of this subtitle is exempt from licensure requirements under this subtitle.

Frequently Asked Questions About Maryland § 14-1903

What does Maryland Code § 14-1903 cover?

Section 14-1903 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 § 14-1903?

A common citation format is "Maryland Code § 14-1903" (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 § 14-1903 apply to my situation?

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