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Maryland Code, Commercial Law § 13-203

Current as of December 31, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

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.

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