Md. Code, Com. § 14-1316

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 14-1316 - Limitation on recovering of bedding
(a)
(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) "Bedding" means a mattress or box spring that:
(i) Is stuffed or filled wholly or partly with concealed matter; and
(ii) Can be used by an individual for sleeping or reclining.
(3) "Consumer" means an actual or a prospective purchaser of goods that are primarily for personal, household, or family purposes.
(4) "Used" means preowned or having a component that was used previously for any purpose.
(b) A person may not recover bedding that is intended to be sold or offered for sale to a consumer in the State unless the person clearly marks the bedding as used.
(c) A person who violates subsection (b) of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $500.

Md. Code, CL § 14-1316

Amended by 2017 Md. Laws, Ch. 86,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2017.