1. (a) Except as provided in § 14-903.1 of this subtitle, this subtitle applies only to a service agreement entered into on or after June 1, 2023.

2. (b) This subtitle does not apply to:

   1. (1) A home warranty or similar product that covers the cost of maintenance of a major home system such as plumbing, electrical, or heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning;
   2. (2) An insurance contract;
   3. (3) An option or right of refusal to purchase residential property;
   4. (4) A declaration created in the formation of a common interest community, as defined in § 1-801 of the Environment Article;
   5. (5) A maintenance or repair agreement entered into by a homeowners association, as defined in § 11B-101 of this article;
   6. (6) A mortgage loan or a commitment to make or receive a mortgage loan;
   7. (7) An agreement relating to the sale or rental of personal property;
   8. (8) Water, sewer, electrical, telephone, cable, or other regulated utility providers; or
   9. (9) A mechanics lien, as established under Title 9 of this article.

Added by Acts 2023, c. 525, § 1, eff. June 1, 2023. Amended by Acts 2026, c. 738, § 1, eff. June 1, 2026.