Maryland Code|Section 13-101 - Definitions

                                                
    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.
    (b)    (1)    “Trading stamp” means a stamp or other similar device issued in connection with the retail sale of goods or services, as a cash discount or for any other marketing purpose, that is redeemable for cash, goods, or services.
        (2)    “Trading stamp” does not include a redeemable device that:
            (i)    a manufacturer or packer of an article uses to advertise or sell the article; or
            (ii)    a magazine, newspaper, or other publication issues and redeems.
    (c)    “Trading stamp company” means a person who, in any way:
        (1)    distributes trading stamps for retail issuance by others; or
        (2)    redeems trading stamps for retailers.