§ 9-905.1. Veterans benefits services and benefits appeals services; disclosure requirements fo...
West's Annotated Code of MarylandState GovernmentEffective: October 1, 2021
Effective: October 1, 2021
MD Code, State Government, § 9-905.1
§ 9-905.1. Veterans benefits services and benefits appeals services; disclosure requirements for person who charges fees
(3) “Veterans benefits appeals services” means any services that a veteran might reasonably require in order to appeal a denial of federal, state, or local veterans benefits, including denials of disability, limited income, home loan, insurance, education and training, health care, burial and memorial, and dependent and survivor benefits.
(b)(1) Before entering into an agreement with an individual for the provision of veterans benefits services or veterans benefits appeals services, a person who charges a fee for those services shall:
(c) A person who charges a fee for providing veterans benefits appeals services shall provide in any advertisement for appeals services notice that appeals services are also offered at no cost by the Department and other veterans services organizations accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
(d)(1) A person who violates the provisions of this section is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for each violation.
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Added by Acts 2021, c. 312, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2021.
MD Code, State Government, § 9-905.1, MD STATE GOVT § 9-905.1
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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