§ 13–203
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Com. Law § 13-203 (2026)
Title 13. Consumer Protection Act
Subtitle 2. Division of Consumer Protection; Consumer Council
§ 13–203LinkCopy Citation
In addition to any other of his powers and duties, the Attorney General:
(1)
May recommend to the Governor and the General Assembly legislation to protect the public from fraudulent promoters and the schemes they propose;
(2)
Shall appoint an assistant, whose salary shall be as provided in the budget, to perform the duties of assistant Attorney General in charge of consumer protection;
(3)
Shall employ the investigators and clerical staff which he considers necessary to carry out the purpose of this subtitle; and
(4)
May use the funds and employ the media which he considers necessary to:
(i)
Fully acquaint the public and business community with the provisions of this title;
(ii)
Educate the public as to nefarious schemes which might be foisted on the public;
(iii)
Generally study consumer problems from the standpoint of value received by the consumer; and
(iv)
Report periodically to the public.