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§ 14-3301. Definitions

West's Annotated Code of MarylandCommercial Law

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Commercial Law
Title 14. Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions
Subtitle 33. Maryland Immigration Consultant Act (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Commercial Law, § 14-3301
§ 14-3301. Definitions
Currentness
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b) “Client” means a noncitizen or any person seeking to sponsor a noncitizen for whom an immigration consultant performs or offers to perform a service relating to the noncitizen's immigration status.
(c) “Immigration consultant” means a person that provides nonlegal advice, guidance, information, or services to a client on an immigration matter for a fee.
(d) “Immigration matter” means any legal proceeding, filing, or action that:
(1) Affects the immigration status of a noncitizen; and
(2) Arises under:
(i) Any immigration and naturalization law, executive order, or presidential proclamation of the United States or any foreign country; or
(ii) An action of the United States Department of Homeland Security, the United States Department of Labor, the United States Department of State, the United States Department of Justice, or the United States Department of Commerce.
(e)(1) “Legal services” means the legal representation of an individual.
(2) “Legal services” includes providing forms to an individual, completing forms on behalf of an individual, filing forms on behalf of an individual, advising an individual to file forms, or applying for a benefit on behalf of an individual.
(f) “Secretarial services” means:
(1) Writing, typing, or copying information as provided by an individual; or
(2) Translating documents into English for an individual.

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Added by Acts 2005, c. 570, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2005.
MD Code, Commercial Law, § 14-3301, MD COML § 14-3301
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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