Maryland Code, COMMERCIAL LAW 14-602
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(1) In the case of flatware or a watch case, is not less than the fineness indicated by the mark by more than 0.003 parts; or
(2) In the case of any other article, is not less than the fineness indicated by the mark by more than one-half karat.
(b) For purposes of this section, in any assay or test undertaken to ascertain the fineness of gold or gold alloy in any item, the part of the gold or gold alloy used may not contain or have attached to it any solder or alloy of inferior fineness used to braze or unite the parts of the item.
(c) With respect to any item other than flatware or a watch case, in addition to the requirements of subsections (a) and (b) of this section, the actual fineness of all gold, gold alloy, and solder or alloy of inferior fineness used to braze or unite the parts of the item shall be assayed as one piece and may not be less than the fineness indicated by the mark by more than one karat.