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Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 13-104 (2026)
§ 13-104
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§13–104.
This title does not apply to:
(1) The professional services of a certified public accountant, architect, clergyman, professional engineer, lawyer, veterinarian, insurance company authorized to do business in the State, insurance producer licensed by the State, Christian Science practitioner, land surveyor, property line surveyor, chiropractor, optometrist, physical therapist, podiatrist, real estate broker, associate real estate broker, or real estate salesperson, or medical or dental practitioner;
(2) A public service company, to the extent that the company’s services and operations are regulated by the Public Service Commission; or
(3) A television or radio broadcasting station or a publisher or printer of a newspaper, magazine, or other form of printed advertising who broadcasts, publishes, or prints an advertisement which violates this title, unless the station, publisher, or printer engages in an unfair or deceptive trade practice in the sale of its own goods or services or has knowledge that the advertising is in violation of this title.
This title does not apply to:
(1) The professional services of a certified public accountant, architect, clergyman, professional engineer, lawyer, veterinarian, insurance company authorized to do business in the State, insurance producer licensed by the State, Christian Science practitioner, land surveyor, property line surveyor, chiropractor, optometrist, physical therapist, podiatrist, real estate broker, associate real estate broker, or real estate salesperson, or medical or dental practitioner;
(2) A public service company, to the extent that the company’s services and operations are regulated by the Public Service Commission; or
(3) A television or radio broadcasting station or a publisher or printer of a newspaper, magazine, or other form of printed advertising who broadcasts, publishes, or prints an advertisement which violates this title, unless the station, publisher, or printer engages in an unfair or deceptive trade practice in the sale of its own goods or services or has knowledge that the advertising is in violation of this title.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 15
cases (6 in the last 5 years), 2012–2026 · leading case: Hawkins v. Kilberg, 165 F. Supp. 3d 386 (D. Maryland 2016).
Hawkins v. Kilberg, 165 F. Supp. 3d 386 (D. Maryland 2016). “” Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 13-104 (1). A wealth of case law reinforces the Court’s interpretation of the statute.”
Stewart v. Bierman, 859 F. Supp. 2d 754 (D. Maryland 2012). “See Md.Code Ann. Com. Law § 13-104(1); Robinson v.”
Attias v. Carefirst, Inc., 365 F. Supp. 3d 1 (D.C. Cir. 2019). “Whether insurance companies are exempt from civil liability for data breaches under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act Last but not least, the Court addresses CareFirst's argument that all of the plaintiffs' claims under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act ("MCPA")-including…”
Goran Pleho, LLC v. Lacy. ICA mem.op., filed 07/29/2016. Motion for Partial Reconsideration of Memorandum Opinion, filed 08/08/2016., 439 P.3d 176 (Haw. 2019). “Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 13-104 (the Consumer Protection Act of Maryland does not apply to "[t]he professional services of a .”
Scull v. Doctors Groover, Christie & Merritt, P.C., 45 A.3d 925 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. 2012). “), § 13-104(1) of the Commercial Law Article (hereinafter “CL”).”
Attias v. Carefirst, Inc. (D.D.C. 2019). “” Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 13-104 (1). The question then is whether “professional services” as that term is used under the Act applies to the data-security services at issue in this case.”
Goran Pleho, LLC v. Lacy. ICA mem.op., filed 07/29/2016. Motion for Partial Reconsideration of Memorandum Opinion, filed 08/08/2016. (Haw. 2019). “9 In the remaining states, including Hawaii, the 9 MD. CODE ANN., COM. LAW § 13-104 (the Consumer Protection Act of Maryland does not apply to “[t]he professional services of a .”
Frankeny v. Dist. Hosp. Partners, LP (D.C. 2020). “See Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 13-104 (2001); see also Hogan v.”
E.M. v. Shady Grove Reproductive Sci. Ctr. P.C. (D.D.C. 2020). “(citing Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 13-104 ). This is not a choice of law or conflict of laws problem because, quite simply, E.”
Street v. Wylie Funeral Homes (D. Maryland 2022). “” Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 13-104 . There is no authority that supports that argument.”
Brown v. Valihura (D. Maryland 2024). “2016) (citing Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 13-104 (1)). However, the Supreme Court of Maryland has held “that in the debt collection context, where a lawyer or law firm engages in debt collection activity which: (1) requires a license under MCALA[ (the Maryland Collection Agency…”
Shields v. Linear Mortg. LLC (D. Maryland 2025). “Md. Code, Com. Law § 13-104(1). Rosenberg is a law firm and the individual Rosenberg defendants are lawyers that have and continue to practice within the Rosenberg firm.”
— Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 13-104(1) — 4 cases
Stewart v. Bierman, 859 F. Supp. 2d 754 (D. Maryland 2012). “See Md.Code Ann. Com. Law § 13-104(1); Robinson v.”
Scull v. Doctors Groover, Christie & Merritt, P.C., 45 A.3d 925 (Md. Ct. Spec. App. 2012). “), § 13-104(1) of the Commercial Law Article (hereinafter “CL”).”
Shields v. Linear Mortg. LLC (D. Maryland 2025). “Md. Code, Com. Law § 13-104(1). Rosenberg is a law firm and the individual Rosenberg defendants are lawyers that have and continue to practice within the Rosenberg firm.”
Schwenk (D. Maryland 2026).
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