Title 7. Collection Agencies — Subtitle 4. Prohibited Acts; Penalties
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Bus. Reg. § 7-401 (2026)
Title 7. Collection Agencies
Subtitle 4. Prohibited Acts; Penalties
§ 7–401LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not knowingly and willfully do business as a collection agency in the State unless the person has a license.
(b)
A person who violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction, is subject to a fine not exceeding $1,000 or imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or both.