# Commercial Law (GCL)

## Title 14. Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions

### Subtitle 43. Senior and Vulnerable Adult Asset Recovery Unit

#### Section 14-4301

In this subtitle, "Unit" means the Senior and Vulnerable Adult Asset Recovery Unit.

#### Section 14-4302

There is a Senior and Vulnerable Adult Asset Recovery Unit in the Office of the Attorney General.

#### Section 14-4303

(a) The purpose of the Unit is to protect seniors and vulnerable adults from financial crimes under Sec. 8-801 of the Criminal Law Article.

(b) The Unit may bring a civil action under Sec. 13-204(a)(15) of this article or Sec. 11-209(a) of the Corporations and Associations Article for damages against a person who violates Sec. 8-801 of the Criminal Law Article.

(c) A conviction for an offense under Sec. 8-801 of the Criminal Law Article is not a prerequisite for maintenance of an action under subsection (b) of this section.

#### Section 14-4304

(a) For fiscal year 2022 and each fiscal year thereafter, the Governor shall include in the State budget at least $250,000 to carry out this subtitle.

(b) At the direction of the Attorney General, the Unit shall use the funds included in the State budget under subsection (a) of this section to:

  (1) Hire new staff for the Unit; and

  (2) Investigate and assist the Unit in bringing civil actions.

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Md. Code Ann., Com. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)