Maryland Consumer Laws

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Consumer laws in Maryland set out to protect residents from scams, enforce their rights against big corporations, and generally lay out their rights as consumers in the marketplace. They are intended to safeguard citizens in commercial transactions, and protect them from financial harm. Think of laws like lemon laws, which are on the books specifically to protect consumers from being scammed during a car purchase. Maryland's identity theft laws are another example. State lawmakers passed statutes protecting residents from being defrauded. Click below to find links to Marlyand-specific laws on issues like consumer scams, identity theft, and more.

Learn About Maryland Consumer Laws

  • Maryland Homestead Laws

    Summary of homestead protection law in Maryland, which allows homeowners to claim a portion of their equity off-limits to creditors in the event of a bankruptcy proceeding.

  • Maryland Deceptive Trade Practice Laws

    Overview of Maryland laws intended to prevent businesses from engaging in deceptive business practices, such as tampering with a car's odometer and selling used goods as new.

  • Maryland Interest Rate Laws

    A summary of Maryland's consumer laws setting limits on interest rates and establishing penalties for acts of "usury," with a list of exceptions and explanation of financial contracts.

  • Maryland Antitrust Laws

    General information about Maryland's antitrust laws, which prohibit monopolies, collusion, or other business tactics that reduce competition and hurt consumers, with links to related sources.

  • Maryland Identity Theft Laws

    The basics of Maryland's identity theft laws, prohibiting the theft of personally identifiable information for the purpose of financial fraud or committing other crimes in someone else's name.

  • Maryland Lemon Laws

    Summary of so-called lemon laws in the state of Maryland that protect new car buyers from being stuck with an inoperable or otherwise problematic vehicle, with links to related sources.

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