§14–1328.    NOT IN EFFECT

    ** TAKES EFFECT JUNE 1, 2026 PER CHAPTER 194 OF 2025 **

    (a)    In this section, “consumer contract” means a contract involving the sale, lease, or provision of goods or services that are for personal, family, or household purposes.

    (b)    This section does not apply to:

        (1)    Any consumer contract provided by a business, including an affiliate or a subsidiary of the business, that is doing business under a license, franchise agreement, certificate, or other authorization issued by a State agency, political subdivision, or public utility commission;

        (2)    A service regulated by:

            (i)    The Maryland Public Service Commission;

            (ii)    The Federal Communications Commission; or

            (iii)    The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission; or

        (3)    A person or business licensed to provide security system services under Title 18 of the Business Occupations and Professions Article.

    (c)    A provision in a consumer contract that sets a shorter time to bring an action under or on the consumer contract than required by the law of the State when the consumer contract is issued or delivered is against State public policy, illegal, and void.

    (d)    If a consumer contract contains a provision that is illegal under this section:

        (1)    A court may not give effect to the provision; and

        (2)    A defense to liability under the consumer contract may not be based on the shorter limitation period.