# State Government (GSG)

## Title 17. Officers

### Subtitle 1

#### Section 17-107

(a) A sheriff, constable, or collector of taxes may not, while in office, purchase any debt or claim held by or due from any individual who resides in the county where the sheriff, constable, or collector of taxes holds office.

(b) An individual who violates subsection (a) of this section is subject to a fine of $50 for each offense.

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Md. Code Ann., State Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)