Home Table of Contents

§ 13-401. Consumer’s complaint; investigation

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCommercial LawEffective: October 1, 2018

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Commercial Law
Title 13. Consumer Protection Act
Subtitle 4. Enforcement and Penalties (Refs & Annos)
Effective: October 1, 2018
MD Code, Commercial Law, § 13-401
§ 13-401. Consumer’s complaint; investigation
Currentness
(a) A consumer who is subjected to a violation of this title may file with the Division a written complaint which states:
(1) The name and address of the person alleged to have committed the violation complained of;
(2) The particulars of the violation; and
(3) Any other information required by the Division.
(b) After the filing of a complaint, the Division shall investigate the allegations to ascertain issues and facts. If appropriate, the Division shall refer a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission.
(c) The Division may seek the cooperation of the licensing authorities and contracting departments of the State in connection with its investigation of a person who is licensed to do business in the State or who has a contractual relationship with the State.
(d) If the Division determines that the complaint lacks reasonable grounds on which to base a violation of this subtitle, it may:
(1) Dismiss the complaint; or
(2) Conduct any further investigation it considers necessary.
(e) This section does not prevent a consumer from:
(1) Exercising any right or seeking any remedy to which he might otherwise be entitled; or
(2) Filing a complaint with any other agency or court.

Credits

Added by Acts 1975, c. 49, § 3, eff. July 1, 1975. Amended by Acts 2018, c. 515, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2018.
Formerly Art. 83, § 20F.
MD Code, Commercial Law, § 13-401, MD COML § 13-401
Current through legislation effective through April 25, 2024, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
End of Document