Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 14-4904
Model notice regarding open-loop gift cards; guidelines regarding the detection and prevention of open-loop gift card fraud
Effective Oct 1, 2025Added by Acts 2024, c. 463, § 1, eff. June 1, 2025. Amended by Acts 2024, c. 463, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.State of Maryland
(1) Create a model notice regarding open- and closed-loop gift cards for use by merchants that:
- (i) Cautions a consumer about gift card scams;
- (ii) Instructs a consumer on what to do if the consumer suspects the consumer may be a victim of a gift card scam; and
- (iii) Indicates a gift card may not be used to pay debt;
(2) Issue guidelines regarding the detection and prevention of open- and closed-loop gift card fraud that include:
- (i) Information that raises public awareness about gift card fraud;
- (ii) Information about how common gift card fraud schemes work; and
- (iii) Best practices for a merchant to prevent gift card fraud; and
- (3) Make available online and periodically update the model notice and guidelines required under this section.
The Division shall:
Added by Acts 2024, c. 463, § 1, eff. June 1, 2025. Amended by Acts 2024, c. 463, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2025.