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2002 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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Ch. 26
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REVISOR'S NOTE: Chapter 26, Acts of 2002, which enacted the Criminal Law
Article, also added this section, which is new language derived without
substantive change from former Art. 27, § 195(b) through (e).
In subsections (a), (b), and (c) of this section, the defined term "property" is
substituted for the former references to "merchandise" for accuracy and
consistency with subsection (a) of this section.
In subsection (d) of this section, the former reference to the "owner or
consignee of such vessel, his agents, servants or employees" is deleted as
included in the defined term "person".
Also in subsection (d) of this section, the former reference to a "circular,
circular letter, pamphlet, card, [or] handbill" is deleted as unnecessary in
light of the defined term "advertise".
Also in subsection (d) of this section, the former reference to an
"instrument" is deleted in light of the reference to a "ticket" for clarity and
brevity.
Also in subsection (d) of this section, the references to a "voyage" are
substituted for the former references to a "passage" and a "passage or
voyage" for clarity and brevity.
Defined terms: "Advertise" § 14-2901
"Person" § 14-2901
"Property" § 14-2901
14-2903. BAIT AND SWITCH.
(A) PROHIBITED.
A PERSON MAY NOT ADVERTISE FOR SALE MERCHANDISE, COMMODITIES, OR
SERVICE THROUGH AN ADVERTISEMENT DESCRIBING THE MERCHANDISE,
COMMODITIES, OR SERVICE:
(1) AS PART OF A PLAN OR SCHEME WITH THE INTENT NOT TO SELL THE
MERCHANDISE, COMMODITY, OR SERVICE AT THE ADVERTISED PRICE; OR
(2) WITH THE INTENT NOT TO SELL THE MERCHANDISE, COMMODITY,
OR SERVICE.
(B) PENALTY.
A PERSON WHO VIOLATES THIS SECTION IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND
ON CONVICTION IS SUBJECT TO IMPRISONMENT NOT EXCEEDING 1 YEAR OR A FINE
NOT EXCEEDING $500 OR BOTH.
REVISOR'S NOTE: Chapter 26, Acts of 2002, which enacted the Criminal Law
Article, also added this section, which is new language derived without
substantive change from former Art. 27, § 198.
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In subsection (a) of this section, the former reference to a "firm or
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