Md. Code, Business Regulation § 7-103
This is the official text of Md. Code, Business Regulation § 7-103, part of Maryland’s Code, Business Regulation — governs general business licensing and regulation.
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§7–103.
Official statutory text
(a) This title does not prohibit the State Division of Consumer Protection or a local consumer protection unit from enforcing the Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act or local law.
(b) A local or State unit may not bring an action against a licensed collection agency for a specific violation or complaint for which an action against the licensed collection agency has been brought by:
(1) the Board under this title; or
(2) the State Division of Consumer Protection or a local consumer protection unit under the Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act or under local law.
(b) A local or State unit may not bring an action against a licensed collection agency for a specific violation or complaint for which an action against the licensed collection agency has been brought by:
(1) the Board under this title; or
(2) the State Division of Consumer Protection or a local consumer protection unit under the Maryland Consumer Debt Collection Act or under local law.
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