Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 14-1306

(a)(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.

(2) “Appliance” means any device used for a specific purpose, including any device run by electrical or mechanical means.

(3) “Service contract” means a contract between the owner of an appliance and another person under which the owner agrees to pay a specified amount of money in exchange for any necessary upkeep or repair to the appliance over a specified period.

(4) “Service contractor” means the person obligated to perform any upkeep or repair under a service contract.

(1) For 15 or more consecutive days; or

(2) For a total of 15 or more days in any 30-day period for the same upkeep or repairs.

(1) During which the owner has possession of the appliance; or

(2) After the day on which the owner receives notice that the service is completed and, without fault of the service contractor, fails to take possession of the appliance.