Md. Code Regs. 07.07.12.02

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 07.07.12.02 - Disclosure

A. The Administration shall disclose to any consumer reporting agency information regarding an administrative or court-ordered support obligation owed by the noncustodial parent that:

(1) Is payable to a support enforcement agency; and

(2) Has arrears equal to or greater than payments required in a 60-day period.

B. Before disclosing any information to a consumer reporting agency concerning arrears, the Administration shall send written notice to the last known address of the noncustodial parent.

C. The notice shall:

(1) State that the Administration periodically intends to disclose information regarding the noncustodial parent's support obligation to consumer reporting agencies;

(2) State the amount of the current obligation shown on the support enforcement agency's records;

(3) State the amount of arrears shown on the support enforcement agency's records; and

(4) Advise the noncustodial parent of the:

(a) Right to request a review by the Administration if the noncustodial parent disputes the existence or the amount of the support obligation or of the arrears, and

(b) Procedures to request a review.

D. When a proper request for a review is received, the Administration may not disclose information to a consumer reporting agency until the noncustodial parent's claim is investigated and a decision is rendered.

E. If no request for review is received within 15 days of the date of the notice, the Administration may disclose to a consumer reporting agency information regarding a support obligation that is 60 days or more in arrears.

Md. Code Regs. 07.07.12.02

Regulation .02 amended effective October 15, 2001 (28:20 Md. R. 1781)