§ 14-1316. Limitation on recovering of bedding.

MD Comm L Code § 14-1316 (2019) (N/A)
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(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.