(a) 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) 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.
Added by Acts 2002, c. 26, § 4, eff. Oct. 1, 2002.
Formerly Art. 27, § 198.